Anne Grider <[log in to unmask]>:

# Could someone please tell me if there is good evidence for not
massaging mastitic breasts? #


I don't think this is really what you are looking for, but in WHO's
Mastitis article it says:

http://www.who.int/child-adolescent-health/New_Publications/NUTRITION/WHO_FCH_CAH_00_13.PDF

"9.1. <snip> Massage of the breast, using a firm movement of the thumb
over the lump towards the nipple may be helpful (3; 5; 65; 91; 133).
However, this should be done gently, because when breast tissue is
inflamed, massage can sometimes make the situation worse."

Sanna-Mari
bf support group leader since -00 / Imetyksen tuki ry
Finland, Scandinavia

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