The Effect of Acupressure, Acupuncture and Massage Techniques on the Symptoms of Breast Engorgement and Increased Breast Milk Volume in Lactating Mothers: A Systematic Review
Hajian, H., Soltani, M., Seyd Mohammadkhani, M., Sharifzadeh Kermani, M., Dehghani, N., Divdar, Z., Moeindarbary, S. · International Journal of Pediatrics · 2021 February
DOI 10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305
Objective
To review interventional studies on the effect of acupuncture, acupressure, and massage techniques on the symptoms of breast engorgement and breast milk volume.
Conclusions
This review suggests that acupuncture and acupressure including GB21, LI4 and SI1, ST17 and CV18 acupoints may improve milk volume in lactating women. The combination of acupressure with relaxation/oxytocin massage may improve breast milk production. Acupressure and acupuncture can decrease breast engorgement and breast pain in lactating mothers.
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