LaVie Lactation Massager, Breastfeeding Support for Clogged Ducts, Mastitis, Improve Milk Flow, Engorgement, Medical Grade Teal

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SELF CARE ROUTINE: Everything you need for a full breast care self care routine - Massage with 2-in-1 Lactation Massager, Heat with Instant Heat Breast Warmers, Treat + Soothe with Breast Masks for Lactation + Hydration.

There are no apparent risks of breast massage during lactation provided you do it right. Still, you should consult a lactation consultant or doctor before you massage your breast, especially while having a breast infection (mastitis). Experimenting with different techniques can help with let down and clogs and help you find what’s most comfortable and effective for you. Here are a few simple things to try.Integrated breast massage versus traditional breast massage for treatment of plugged milk duct in lactating women: a randomized controlled trial. Int Breastfeed J. 2022. On the other hand, if the letdown is too fast, a lactation massager can help to stimulate the breast so that the mum can express some breast milk before her baby latches on. Ensure, that you don’t express excessively as the foremilk contains vital nutrients for the growth and development of the baby and also satisfies her thirst. The scooped edge makes it easy to move fluid. Using the scoop edge helps to move hind-milk forward and can also help relieve hardness from engorgement. It’s also great for reaching under the breast.

Next time, you have a low milk supply, consider these benefits of using a lactation massager and breastfeed your little one better.Sometimes using a lactation massager does hurt if you have particularly tender and painful breasts. If you try using your massager and it’s painful, hold off and try stimulating your flow using hot compresses and other methods that do not include vibration. If lactation massage won’t increase milk production, what can I do? Whether you’re pregnant and trying to plan, or you’re already nursing a baby and looking for a solution to nursing problems that may arise frequently, a good lactation massager should always be a part of your post-pregnancy kit. It not only unclogs milk ducts, but also leaves the breast feeling soft and gentle for your child to latch on to. More pluses include a curved shape that fits nicely around the breast and the fact that it runs pretty quietly. Why We Like It: Research highlights that breast massage could help resolve the following breastfeeding problems (1) (2). Lactation massagers can help to encourage milk flow and unclog painful ducts, but be sure to consult your doctor if your pain persists. Are there Other Options?

Hold the massager at the side of your breast and apply pressure while slowly moving it toward your nipple to move milk forward.A lot of nursing moms joke that lactation massagers look suspiciously like a vibrator. And indeed, vibration is the key to massaging your boobs with one of these handheld devices. Sometimes combined with a heat mode, they’re used to stimulate your breasts and get your juices flowing – in this case, milk. Benefits of Lactation Massagers LaVie's Warming Lactation Pads are the first to combine heat and vibration to improve your pumping and nursing experience. And like Willow's in-bra pumps, they're totally hands-free.