Lactation Massage

We recommend that you schedule as soon as you’re concerned about breast tissue changes. Mastitis can come on quickly, and we don’t want you to come in when you’re already in pain, or worse yet, have a fever. (Massage is contraindicated with a fever, as it's circulatory stimulation can spread infection).

1st signs of engorgement include:
• Swollen, firm, and painful breasts.
• Breasts may also be hard, shiny, warm, and slightly lumpy to the touch.

If you already have mastitis, you may still get a massage once you've started taking antibiotics and/or your fever has broken.

If you’re concerned about low milk supply, this massage will also help with increasing milk production. Please book as soon as your concerns arise. 

You should see an improvement in one session, but 3 or more may be necessary to see lasting change. The exact number is dependent on your unique situation, & severity of blockages.

Lactation massage is a very methodical lymphatic massage that uses small amplitude pulsing and light sweeping strokes. These massage techniques work best directly on the skin, but can also be done with a client wearing a thin shirt. Your comfort and sense of safety is very important to us. Please let your therapist know which you prefer.

We are not lactation consultants. We can manually help aid your breast health to support breastfeeding, but we cannot assess your baby’s needs or their latch. We are happy to provide you with a referral list of trusted lactation experts if needed.

Lactation massage is a very thorough process of clearing congested breast tissue, and often takes time.

How much time depends on breast size, density of breast tissue, state of congestion/ severity of needs, and whether it's one or both breasts that require attention.

If you would like other areas of the body included in your session in addition to the lactation work, we recommend booking a 90 minute session, and letting your therapist know your needs and goals for your massage.