the question is basically is it safe to massage a breastfeeding mother. My client is coming over tonight and is not new to breast feeding 2nd child and he is 7 months. I'm more concerned about her comfort than the health risks as I don't believe there are any. Im sure it can only be good for her due to the increase of oxitocin levels. am I right? Is a pillow under her abdomen the best place or should I put some support under her shoulders?
advice please
thanks in advance
Yes, it is safe and just fiddle with cushions to make sure she is comfortable.
Hi
Not sure if this is relevant, but one of my friends is rather large busted and finds that a rolled up towel or bolster cushion just under the bustline (where the bra strap and underwire would go at the front) makes massage more comfortable for her.
also rolled towel under shoulders makes it more comfortable
BGFL
I usually do a combo of both, rolled towel under the bust and one across the shoulderline. It creates a gap for the breasts to go in, does that make sense? You may have to fiddle around with the depth of the towel, but I found this to be the most comfortable for breast feeding clients.
Or, if they are rather substantial and she can't get comfy, you could do her side lying ala Riggs, wiper type elbow action on the back, hamstrings supine with her foot on your shoulder, calves also supine. I would give her the option.
Yes, it is safe and just fiddle with cushions to make sure she is comfortable.
I'll come round and fiddle with the cushions if you like!!
No? OK? I'll just get my coat! 😉
I ask the client if they are comfortable lying on their front. As yet no breast feeding woman has said it's uncomfortable. If the did say it was uncomfortable then I would massage their back in the sidelying position.
I will give them a cushion and get them to place it where it feels comfortable for them. I do put a hand towel under their breasts just in case there is any leakage.
I think the only other precaution is if you are using aromatherapy oils. In this case I would make the blend using half the amount of essential oils.
I'll come round and fiddle with the cushions if you like!!
No? OK? I'll just get my coat! 😉
Please note I said 'cushions' not 'the cushions' or even 'her cushions'.... but what the heck - I could do with a good fiddle - come on over!!! 😀
Please note I said 'cushions' not 'the cushions' or even 'her cushions'.... but what the heck - I could do with a good fiddle - come on over!!! 😀
Ha Ha that made my morning !
On second note I had a massage after giving birth, well a couple of months after and it was fine.
lol 'her Cushions'... dearly me.:D
Well my client came over and I asked her if she would like to try a bolster cushion just under her breast area. She was actually more comfortable without it and we used a towel for any leakage.
I'm delighted with the feedback as well she has been very stressed and has great difficulty relaxing which was evident in her body she was holding onto stress. Her back feel very much relieved and looser the next day and 2 days later she is still feeling the benefits
thanks for all your help and for the laughs
Karen