The Breasts Are Sensitive Organs!

What is the similarity between a cat and the breast? Visually, none—however…

From an anatomical perspective, the female breast is a highly sensitive organ that requires particularly gentle handling. Among mothers experiencing breast fullness, the most frequent complaint I hear concerns experiences of firm, painful, and rough breast massage.

Attention: If the specialist you consult does not treat your breasts “as gently as one would stroke a cat,” the condition already constitutes a problem. When working with the breasts, contact stronger than gentle stroking is not appropriate. Firm and rough massage inevitably causes trauma to the breast tissue and leads to pain that may persist for several days. In some cases, mothers even observe bruising. This type of massage should never be allowed. Such practices can lay the groundwork for serious problems in the future.

In some cases, mothers even wish to wean their infants completely after such a “treatment” procedure. Following what mothers describe as the “torture of milk expression,” such feelings are understandable.

This raises the question: how can breast engorgement be relieved?

It should be noted that in countries where integrative approaches to breastfeeding support are applied, breast engorgement is no longer managed through milk expression. Instead, this condition is addressed through techniques involving manipulation of the lymphatic system. We have received training from international mentors who have developed these methods and who approach their application through various techniques, and we actively implement these practices.

These methods include:

Lymphatic drainage massage of the breasts

Breast exercises with a lymphatic drainage effect

Lymphatic drainage taping

Application of lymphatic drainage vacuum therapy

Softening of the breasts through micro-vibration

In addition, upon the prescription of our qualified therapist, treatment aimed at reducing severe engorgement in breastfeeding mothers is administered in parallel with methods that do not harm the breastfeeding process.

If you experience postpartum breast engorgement, hardness, lumps, blocked ducts, or cracked nipples, it is possible to schedule a consultation to address these issues. We aim to resolve such problems while maintaining minimal physical contact with the breasts.

It should be remembered that milk stasis in the breasts is far less harmful to breast health than rough handling and aggressive methods.

Protect yourself and your body.

Author: Saltanat Zulfugarova