Benefits of breast massage during pregnancy
1. Massage can soften the breasts, clear the milk duct glands, and increase the smooth flow of milk.
2. Help expectant mothers build confidence in breastfeeding.
3. Massaging the breasts can remove the dirt produced by metabolism in the milk ducts and the cotton tissue in the bra.
4. It will stimulate the nipple and areola, making the skin of the nipple tougher, making it easier for the baby to suck in the future.
5. Prevent postpartum breast sagging.
Breast massage completed
breast massage
Step 1: Use a hot towel to apply heat to the entire breast.
Step 2: Place one hand on the other breast, press the other hand on it, overlap your hands and push the breast to the center of the chest for massage.
Step 3: Place the fingers of both hands together and place the breasts diagonally downwards, vibrate the entire breast starting from the root of the breasts, and then push and massage the breasts diagonally upwards with both hands.
Step 4: Support the breast from below and push the breast upward with both hands.
Warm reminder: During the above massage, your hands must support the entire breast and the range of motion must be wide. It is effective to remove the breast mass from the pectoralis major muscle, but it is strictly forbidden to rub it randomly to avoid damaging the breast.
nipple massage
Step 1: Wash your hands and use soapy water to scrub in a circular motion from the outside of the nipple to the bottom of the breast (collarbone), washing the left and right breasts separately. Avoid washing the nipples with soap to avoid washing off the outer layer of protective oil, and be careful to clean the scabs.
Step 2: After cleaning, hold the breast with your hands, use your middle finger and index finger to massage the nipple starting from the bottom of the breast under the clavicle, and use your thumb and index finger to knead the nipple to increase the toughness of the nipple.
When massaging, use the thumbs and index fingers of both hands to massage from the root of the breast to the nipple, 2 times a day, 20 times each time.
Warm reminder: You can use a blunt comb to gently comb from the root of the breast to the nipple. This can also make the breast ducts unobstructed and facilitate postpartum breastfeeding.
hot massage
Dip some warm water into a clean towel, wipe it in circles from the center of the nipple to the areola, apply heat on both sides in turn, leave it on each side for 15 minutes, and use the following massage methods:
1. Circular massage: Place your hands on the upper and lower breasts and massage the entire breast in circular motions.
2. Spiral massage: Hold the breast with one hand, and massage the nipple in a spiral shape with the index finger and middle finger of the other hand.
3. Acupressure massage: Spread your hands on both sides of the breasts and squeeze from the breasts to the nipples.
4. Lateral massage: The purpose is to maintain good blood circulation in the breasts. The basic method is to move the bottom of the breast and augment itThe raised part (breast gland) does not need to be rubbed.