Breastfeeding Techniques and Support

Breast massage is a technique to stimulate milk flow and relieve engorgement.

Hand expression is a technique to manually remove milk from the breast.

Hands-on pumping uses massage and compression to boost milk supply and milk removal.

Nipple stimulation helps boost milk production and may naturally trigger labor.

Rooting is a reflex where babies respond to touch by seeking the breast for feeding.

Skin-to-skin contact is holding your baby against your bare chest to promote bonding.

Warm showers can help relax muscles and stimulate milk production.