Presentation Information

Hand Expression is Not One Size Fits All Technique

• Speaker: Maya Bolman , BA, BSN, IBCLC
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• Duration: 60 Mins
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Abstract:

This presentation will introduce Hand Expression and other Gentle Manual Therapeutic Techniques in Lactation as clinical skills that are essential for every lactation professional. These techniques can be used as assessment and treatment tools. Teaching these manual techniques to parents will support and empower them to deal with pain and discomfort of engorgement, plugged ducts and mastitis. These techniques will be useful in managing oversupply or working on increasing milk production. They can be helpful in dealing with breast discomfort in case of emergency weaning. The techniques described provide a simple, readily accessible method that can be easily taught to parents and health professionals.