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Jean Ridler <[log in to unmask]>
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Marina, I'm not sure how it works - but it does.  Maybe it works on pressure points to release oxytocin?  It is not harmful, so certainly worth a try.

Kind regards
Jean

Jean Ridler  RN  RM  IBCLC
Cape Town, South Africa

> "There is also the little trick of using the knuckles to rub on either side
> of the mother's upper spine (neck and shoulder area)."
> 
> Do you know what this does physiologically?  Does this increase oxytocin?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Marina Kubicek, RN, BSN, BA

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