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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