Breast Self-Massage for Lactating Mothers ( Breast Feeding Support Program)

UMHS Department: 
Lactation Consultants
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Link to Web: 
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/Gyn/Lactation/BreastMassage.pdf
Subjects: 
Breast Feeding
Breast Engorgement
Document Type: 
Self Care Skills Instructions
Format: 
PDF
Population: 
02-Women
Languages: 
English
Physical Description: 
3 Page handout
Description: 
Instructions for breast self-massage exercises to promote fluid flow in the event of engorgement or a plugged milk duct.
Keywords: 
Breast feeding, Breastfeeding, Lactation, Nipple blister, Nipple bleb, Plugged duct, Breast massage, Self massage, Breast Feeding Support Program
Publication or Revision Year: 
2016
Cover Sheet: 
No
Writing Team Contact: 
Kelly McCarley
External Site Approved: 
Yes