Xianying Traditional Chinese Medicine for Promoting Lactation
Liver-soothing and depression-relieving chest massage method
Breast self-examination instruction
Days 5-7 after menstruation ends → Hormone levels are stable, and breasts are at their softest.
Best time for self-check
Five-step self-check method
1. Stand facing a mirror and observe the shape: Place your hands on your hips → raise them, and observe the skin depressions/inverted nipples.
2. Three-finger spiral massage: Use your index, middle, and ring fingers to press in concentric circles outwards from the areola.
3. Axillary lymph node screening: Press and massage the armpit and collarbone with four fingers together to feel for hard nodules.
4. Nipple squeezing examination: Gently squeeze and observe for any abnormal discharge (bloody/pusy).
5. Supine deep palpation: With a shoulder pillow, use repeated spiral manipulation to examine deep tissues.
*Note: Check for lumps, hardening, or pain.*
Four common breast diseases
Common breast diseases
Symptoms
Traditional Chinese Medicine Etiology
1. Breast hyperplasia
Breast tenderness and lumps, symptoms worsen before menstruation.
Mostly caused by stagnation of liver qi and blood stasis.
2. Mastitis
Breast redness, swelling, heat, and pain may be accompanied by fever.
This is mostly caused by the accumulation of heat toxins and poor blood circulation.
3. Breast fibroadenoma
A round or oval mass with well-defined borders and good mobility can be felt inside the breast.
This is mostly caused by phlegm and dampness accumulation, qi stagnation and blood stasis.
4. Breast cancer
Painless breast lumps, nipple discharge, skin dimpling, etc.
This is mostly caused by insufficient vital energy, internal accumulation of toxins, and stagnation of qi and blood.
Four benefits of regular breast massage
1. Promotes blood circulation: Massage unblocks meridians, harmonizes qi and blood, improves blood circulation in the breasts, stimulates blood vessels and lymphatic system around the breasts, promotes blood and lymph circulation, helps eliminate metabolic waste, reduces breast swelling and edema, and relieves breast discomfort caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis.
2. Prevention and improvement of breast hyperplasia: Breast hyperplasia is often related to liver qi stagnation. Massage can soothe the liver and regulate qi, relieve emotional stress, and regular massage can soften breast tissue, reduce the risk of breast hyperplasia, and help relieve swelling and lumps caused by hyperplasia.
3. Reduce the risk of mastitis: For breastfeeding women, massage can unclog milk ducts, promote milk flow, prevent milk stasis, and reduce the incidence of mastitis.
4. Massage to lift and shape the breasts can increase blood circulation, improve skin elasticity, and reduce breast sagging.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lactation Promotion and Breast Care
Q: I'm worried about pressing the wrong acupoints when massaging myself. What are some acupoints that should be avoided?
→ A: Avoid these three types of areas
1. Acute phase of mastitis: Do not press on the red and swollen area.
2. Around the nipples: Excessive stimulation can easily induce uterine contractions (be cautious when pressing in late pregnancy).
3. Chemotherapy patients: Avoid areas of lymphedema.
Q: How to maintain milk supply after returning to work?
→ A: Breast Pumping Guide for Working Moms
• Time Management: Pump for 15 minutes every 3 hours (set alarm reminder)
• Equipment Recommendations: Hands-free breast pump + breast milk storage bags and ice packs • Herbal Tea Supplement: Keep "Red Date, Goji Berry, and Tetrapanax Papyriferus Tea" on hand in the office
Q: How to prevent breast sagging after weaning?
→ A: Three-stage nursing care
1. Weaning period: Gradual pump reduction (completed in 3 weeks)
2. Tightening period: Massage Chengjiang acupoint and Tanzhong acupoint daily.
3. Recovery period: Wear a wire-free support bra + collagen supplements.
Physician Qualification
The Hsien Ying TCM team, led by female TCM doctors, all possess registered TCM physician qualifications and undergo regular annual training to enhance their medical treatment knowledge. The doctors are patient and can thoroughly understand a woman's constitution and provide suitable treatment plans for her specific needs.
Xianying Chinese Medicine Clinic Consultation Process
(The entire procedure takes approximately 60 minutes and is performed by a registered Chinese medicine practitioner.)
1
Constitutional diagnosis
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) constitution assessment: Through "observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation," the constitution pattern is confirmed (Qi and blood deficiency or stomach heat / degree of imbalance of Qi and blood in the meridians / liver stagnation type, insufficient milk production).
2
經絡按摩
Fan-shaped drainage of the mammary canals, lymphatic drainage (30 minutes)
Combined with far-infrared irradiation (20 minutes)
3
Acupuncture and moxibustion
Women's menstrual regulation
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Service Description:
Main menstrual irregularities, menopausal syndrome in women, PCOS, dysmenorrhea
Through traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture
Suitable for general health problems:
For example: chronic stomach pain, loss of appetite, chronic constipation, diarrhea, etc.
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Oral Chinese medicine treatment for TCM
Service Description:
Depending on the condition, acupuncture, manual repositioning, and external medicated plasters are used to treat the affected area. Oral Chinese medicine may also be added for comprehensive internal and external treatment. (Medication cost approximately 70-90 yuan/day)
Suitable for people with sprains and chronic pain.
For example: knee pain when climbing stairs, inability to raise the arm, etc.