Hello,
I am an acupuncturist and herbalist in NYC. Here are several research
studies that support the use of acupuncture not only for low milk supply but
also for engorged and inflamed breasts.

The mechanism to HOW it works is not discussed in these studies, but if
anyone is interested I will post.

http://eprints.vu.edu.au/241/



Clavey, S. The use of acupuncture for the treatment of insufficient
lactation. <I>Am J Acupuncture<I> 1996; 24(1):35-45

Researchers in Europe have noticed the positive effects of acupuncture pn
prolactin secretion, which in turn may stimulate an increase in milk
production.



It may help the release and flow of milk when the breasts have been engorged
or inflamed.

Research on acupuncture for low milk production noted that is can be
successful in many cases, except in cases when the mother had poor breast
development.



Jenner, C. and Filshie, J. Galactorrhea following acupuncture. <I>Acupunct
Med<I*>* 2002 Aug;20(2-3):107-8.

<http://www.lowmilksupply.org/acupunctureandacupressure.shtml#_ednref7#_ednref7>Sheng,
P. and Xie, Q. Relationship between effect of acupuncture on prolactin
secretion and central catecholamine and R-aminobutyric acid. <I>Zhen Ci Yan
Jiu<I> 1989; 14(4):446-51.

<http://www.lowmilksupply.org/acupunctureandacupressure.shtml#_ednref8#_ednref8>Kvist,
L., Louise Hall-Lord, M., Rydhstroem, H., et al. A randomised-controlled
trial in Sweden of acupuncture and care interventions for the relief of
inflammatory symptoms of the breast during lactation.
<I>Midwifery<I> 2006 Oct 17; [Epub ahead of print]. Or view here;
http://www.acupuncture.com.au/articles/viewarticle.html?id=110 or here
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/inr/2004/00000051/00000001/art00010

<http://www.lowmilksupply.org/acupunctureandacupressure.shtml#_ednref9#_ednref9>Nedkova,
V. and Tanchev, S. The possibilities for stimulating lactation. <I>Akush
Ginekol<I> (Sofiia) 1995; 34(2):17-8.

Hu XC et al. [The influence of acupuncture on blood prolactin level in women
with deficient lactation.] Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
1958, (12):557-558 [in Chinese].

Smiles,
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. Herbalist, Author, Lactivst
Aiyana Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs
41 Union Square West Suite 519
NY, NY 10003
www.amazinghealing.com

"There is a muscular energy in sunlight corresponding to the spiritual
energy of wind." -Annie Dillard

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