Hi do any of you know whether reflexology can improve the supply of breast milk please?
Thanks, love Melanie x
It may not improve the supply directly, but if the new mum is relaxed by the therapy, then that will help. Is she getting lots of support from the midwives?
Hi, I use a couple of techniques to help with milk supply. First of all I carry out lots of stretches and mobility over the chest area to ensure the area is completely relaxed.
Stimulate the pituitary to encourage milk production,
Link the pituitary to the nipple to encourage flow,
Stimulate the chest area, finger walking both down and across the metatarsals,
Lung press,
Relaxations for shoulders and Neck area
Check if the client has had an IV site on the back of the hand corresponding to the breast reflex zone - possible reason for problems with lactation
Hope that helps! Tracey 🙂