– Update: Rose reviews some breast massage basics and illustrates how to do hand expression.
– So Kneady Today! –
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Agent Rose
Hello and welcome again to my blog. Today, I decided to do something a little different. Instead of word upon descriptive word to talk about breast massage and hand expression, I have opted to post two videos instead.
And, yes, you will get to hear me speak. This is a first for me – trying to sound intelligent and coherent while hand expressing on camera instead of giving my full attention to the task at hand. Also, given my relatively low milk supply, this was all recorded in one take. You will get to hear my cat’s bell ringing, my dog slurping water, and myself, speaking albeit relatively quietly as I didn’t want to wake the family.
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Thank you very much Rose. Showing how to massage a breast and express milk is definitely more effective than using words.
It is just incredible that soaking in a lavender scented bath can increase your milk volume many times that of the first video. How long do you need to stay in the bath for your breasts to produce so much milk?
My bath soaks typically run 20-30 minutes depending on whether I remembered my water bottle or not.
Thank you Rose!
I have heard and read about how important Oxytocin was to the process. I honestly did not realize just how much of a massive difference it makes. Thank you for taking us on this journey of yours.
I have read many articles, blogs, etc. on the subject matter, but I feel I am learning so much more from your journey as you guide us through your process. Thank you again… This has been truly an amazing experience so far. You are definitely a good teacher.
Thank you, Dennis. I am glad you are finding value in my contributions. I am almost at the end of the list of topics that I came up when Michael first approached me. I need to work on more topics. Is there anything that you’d like me to cover that I have not mentioned yet?
So far you have answered more questions than I knew I had. You are very thorough.
Topic wise, I can’t think of anything right off the bat. I did however, think of a question.
Is it safe to assume a partner helping with massage and expression would use the same techniques?
Thanks, Dennis. Yes, a partner would do the same but with more communication. Nothing about this should hurt unless dealing a clogged duct!
Perhaps I should about those pesky things next.
That would be fantastic! Thank you!
I have given my wife many breast massages. Usually only during a full body massage. She says I very well.
She did teach me about the glands in the armpits as well as a lot about communication.
Started massaging her breasts many years ago when she got pregnant. After she miscarried her breasts where always in pain. It took an epic boatload of communication to help her through that. Wish I would have know about these techniques then.
Again, thank you so much for the information.
After you’ve been through topics, Just a suggestion… have you thought of a weekly update about how your week has gone. What has helped and hindered supply, anything new or taken away etc. Anything you’ve read or come across, that you’d like to try or recommend.
I’m
Sure there is so much more…
Would be lovely to hear about roses week if you were happy to share 🙂
I was thinking to transition more into a weekly journey update as we got nearer to September. Grad school is just around the corner again and I suspect my blogging time will diminish afterwards.
I think I would like to touch on two more topics per se.
Yes please, finding topics covered really helpful and really happy you’ll continue with blogs. I’ll look forward to upload day and your continues journey 🙂
That’s some great sprays of milk!!
I can barely get 1-3 when full and after a few months on Domperidone!!
I am aware of the affect of warm and more milk coming out, I usually always pump after the shower! I will use the heating pad on my breasts in the winter!!
Great vids!!! 🦋
Thanks, Jules. Have you looked into the LaVie massagers/heating pads?
Yes I’ve seen them
Don’t really have the extra $ right now!!
Really lovely informative videos. I was so relaxed listening to your lovely voice and watching you massage and express. Great also to see your milk sprays and drops and supply increase from
Only a few weeks ago 🙂
Thank you, Pearl. Hopefully, with more practice, I can manage my environment and other aspects better.
Thanks for commenting on my voice. I wasn’t certain how that had come across.
Why manage it? All felt very natural to me. The background noise added to ease of listening. I loved the cat bell, it added to the calm 😀
Lovely voice, lovely writing.
Thank you for sharing your
journey with us 💗
Thank you, Carrie.
Very interesting difference between breast massage and the same with a bath. Do you think that it has something to do with the warmth of the bath water? Peace of mind? Both?
Grogman, I think the warmth and the scent allowed me to have a big letdown.
Wow. Love your blog! I will check in often. Thanks for sharing your amazing milk making.
Thank you, Lee. The blog is intended to be a community conversation and not solely my ramblings.
Have you had any experience hand expressing your former partners? What tips or tricks might you share?