Uterine contractions refer to the normal phenomenon of a pregnant woman feeling the uterus contracting during childbirth. Many women go through the process of pregnancy and childbirth, but they may not be aware that breast massage can promote contractions and accelerate childbirth. So, how should women massage their breasts to promote contractions?
Before normal breast massage, women can take a towel and soak it in warm water, then use the wet towel to apply wet compress while massaging the breasts with both hands. The correct breast massage is to fix the breast with the middle finger and thumb, gently and forcefully rub the nipple and surrounding areola with the index finger, or gently pull the nipples on both sides with the fingers to feel slight pain before stopping, while pressing the areola. When massaging, be sure to massage both sides of the breasts simultaneously, or alternatively, massage both sides of the breasts for 15 minutes each time, 2-3 times a day.
If there is a bulge in the abdomen or a series of abdominal pain after massaging the breasts, it indicates that breast massage is effective, and you can continue to massage for a while; If you feel severe abdominal pain at the beginning of the massage, you need to pause the breast massage until the uterine contractions are relieved before continuing. Usually, a few repeated massages can restore normal function. However, there are also some women whose breasts are not sensitive enough and require long-term massage to have an effect.
However, if women are a bit shy or embarrassed, they can buy some massage bras or electric breast pumps to help massage their breasts, which can also increase the effect of uterine contractions. When using an electric breast pump, it is important to maintain a negative pressure of 20-30mmHg, and it is best to consult with a female who has used the machine before; And massage bras require pregnant women to adjust their massage intensity according to their own body sensitivity. Of course, it is best to seek the consent of a doctor before using these things.
