Clogged Milk Ducts

Many chest-feeding people don’t know that physical therapy interventions support motility of milk.

Heard of ultrasound therapy? It basically vibrates tissues and has good evidence in supporting movement of milk. You can read more about it here. You can buy your own ultrasound machine for your home use! They run about $30-80.

Oralfacial and tongue mobility of Baby in addition to the feeding position can support chest/breast health. I love craniosacral therapists for this kind of support!

Water intake is vital! Whatever amount of milk you are producing, you need to take in enough water to cover that PLUS water for your own systems. A non-milk producing person, needs about have their body weight (pounds) in ounces of water. 180 pounds, is about 90 ounces of water intake.

A practice of stretching the chest, mobilizing the shoulders, and deep breathing can support a reversing of the cradling/feeding position.

There is support for you! Making ALL the meals for a hungry-growing baby can be overwhelming and isolating— but you are NOT alone. We see you and love you.