In einer eMail vom 15-7-02 15:41:43 West-Europa (zomertijd) schreibt
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> I recently had an "A-ha" moment while reading references. 50% of the
> glandular tissue is in the upper outer quadrant (UOQ) of the breast
> (where nature has made it convenient to place all 4 fingers of the
> opposite hand!) 75% of the lymphatic drainage of the breast goes through
> the axilla.
...> cut...
> Does this make sense to anyone else?
>

Yes this does make sense. Some 20+ years ago I was breastfeeding my firstborn
knowing nothing about lactation as an art let alone as a science, I always
masaged my breast on that spot (UOQ) with the opposite hand, while holding my
baby on the arm on the side she was suckling. And I did this more on the
better-producing breast! I now recognise that I did do a kind of
breastcomporession combined with breast exam on hard spots (plugged ducts).
Although I'm right handed, I only or mostly did it on my right breast (so
with my left hand) doing it on the left breast did not feel comfortable. I
don't know why.
Warmly greeting,

Gonneke
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Gonneke van Veldhuizen  =+=  IBCLC, LLLL, MOM  =+=  primairy school teacher

EUROLAC
breastfeeding information centre and lactation consultant practice
http://www.users.skynet.be/eurolac




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