Table 3.29Main resource requirements for breast massage

ResourceDescription
Staff
▪

Midwife/nurse, or specialist massage therapist (who is permitted to perform breast massage)

Training
▪

Training in postnatal breast massage (for midwives or nurses) or else certification in massage therapy with licence to offer breast massage

Supplies
▪

Varies by specific technique but includes:

–

information (written and/or pictorial, e.g. leaflets) (where self-administered)

–

warmed towels and natural massage lubricant

–

chair, bed or massage table

Equipment and infrastructure
▪

Heating facilities (according to region)

▪

Calm, safe room conducive to privacy (curtain, door, wall)

▪

Chair, bed or massage table

Time
▪

Varies by technique (e.g. the Oketani method is for 30 minutes once per day for two consecutive days) (68)

Supervision and monitoring
▪

Same as for usual care

From: 3, Evidence and recommendations

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