Post natal/breastfeeding

[Mrs Emma K Doc Prof Santa]

Hi all

I have a new client coming tomorrow with a sore lower back. She is currently breastfeeding & the baby is apparently a healthy & 'heavy' 6 month old. My question is...would it be best to limit the massage time in a prone position? or should I just resort to sidelying only? Does anyone out there have much experience massaging breastfeeding mothers? If so, any tips would be very welcome.

Thanks

Oz

 

[John Dough]

Current breastfeeding mother here... sidelying would be great, but if you feel more effective with your client prone, provide some support to the breast area. I use rolled hand towels... one along the sternum and one under each shoulder. Let your client's comfort level be your guide. I'm sure she will enjoy the experience and the attention!

 

[Pompal 09.]

My son is 6 months and I don't think I would need any special arrangements. You might want to talk with her about lifting the baby and how to take care of her back. Mamas have very little time to think about themselves.

 

[Supermom]

I've offered towels for lactating moms, but most don't care about them being rolled up, and just prefer the 'safety' of having another layer between them and the sheets should any leakage occur.
Whatever makes them more comfy is fine by me!

 

[b3nzin]

Don't forget to ask her to make sure she checks her posture when she's nursing. Moms sometimes tend to hunch over their baby instead of bringing baby to them.

I used firm pillows or the boppy pillow when my baby was smaller to help support and bring my baby up to a level where I wasn't hunched over.