I have been dealing with a lot of mothers who are treating their breasts poorly - interpreting 'breast massage' as MUSCLE massage - even coming to me with bruising and swelling caused by it!

For this reason, I share the Maya Bolman video about breast massage and hand expression - that, and the use of the finger of the other hand also seems to help moms get more milk out... https://vimeo.com/65196007 

AND it's free, also.  

I use Jane Morton's for moms of newborns, as they  see a more realistic amount of milk removed, but still refer them to Maya's as it shows what they should be getting in a few days' time...

Jeanette Panchula, BA=SW, RN, PHN, IBCLC
Vacaville, CA  

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