Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some FAQ of mommies.
Breastfeeding is tedious stuff... How is it good for both mommies and babies?
For Mommies:
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Stimulates uterine recovery
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Stimulates metabolism thereby helping to shed the weight put on during pregnancy
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Reduces risk of breast cancer
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Increases bonding between Mother and Child
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It’s free!
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For babies:
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Breast milk is easily digested
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Contains antibodies which increases babies’ immunity to fight pathogenic infections and vaccination jabs
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Breast milk contains the perfect combination and balance of nutrients for babies
I'm having low breast milk supply... How can I improve my milk supply?
Mothers might encounter low milk supply due to a couple of reasons: Clogged ducts, poor Qi & blood circulation, stagnation of Qi or presence of phlegm. All these affect the flow of breast milk. Before one indulges in self-therapy, do find out the reason behind low breast milk supply, for the ways to rectify the issue are different.
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In general, one needs to take note of their diet, ensure sufficient liquid intake, breastfeed or pump every 3-4 hours or massage to clear clogged ducts as well as to dredge meridians. For moms with poor Qi and blood circulation, we recommend them to tune their physique coupled with consuming diet rich with galactogogue and food to boost Qi and blood.
What do I do when I feel lumps in my breasts during period of breastfeeding?
It probably means you haven't been emptying your breasts on time or there is an imbalance in your body constitution. When the lumps are small, it can sometimes go away with breastfeeding. However, when the lumps get bigger, it is necessary to seek help. Consult us and try our Congestion Relief Therapy to relief the pain of lumps in your breasts!
How should I wean off my baby to prevent pain and sagging of my breasts?
Weaning off need not be a painful process which we might have heard from friends or elders. Do it right and you could breeze it through the weaning process.
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If you are having alot of breastmilk, do not stop breastfeeding immediately. Drag the time span in between feeds and massage to ensure that there are no clogged ducts. Try to reduce cuddling your child as it could stimulate lactating hormones. Boil some hawthorn and malt barley to drink as they are anti-galactagogue.
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Some mommies prefer the fast way to weaning-- to consume allopathic drugs. However, a sudden stop to breastfeeding can cause one's breast to be deflated suddenly and causes the breasts skin to become wrinkled and breasts saggy.
Are lumps in non-breastfeeding women normal?
Some women might have been having lumps in their breasts for a long time and deem it as normal. Most of the time, the lumps are benign lumps, also known as breast hyperplasia. However, it could also mean cysts, tumor or even breast cancer. We urge women to go for a checkup if one detects any lumps in the breasts.
Breast hyperplasia is a common condition in women where the lumps tend to get bigger before menstruation and shrinks after menstruation. Massages coupled with TCM herbal formulation can help to improve the condition and make the lumps smaller. Consult our physicians to understand more!
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What does pain during menses suggest?
During Menses, the contraction of the uterus can result in menstrual pain or cramps. Menstrual cramps can be purely due to uterine contractions or could also be a symptom arising from other disorder in women's reproduction organs. In TCM terms, the menstrual pain could be due to Qi stagnation and blood stasis, accumulation of coldness and dampness in the womb, weakness in Qi and blood or weakness in liver and kidney. Our treatment for menstrual pain include viscera acupressure to regulate the flow of Qi and navel moxibustion with herbal formulation to warm the uterus and improve the Qi and blood circulation.
Why are my menses irregular?
Irregularities in menstruation period could mean early menstruation, delayed menstruation, irregular menstruation or irregularities in the quantity of menstrual bleeding, be it scanty or profuse bleeding. These are normally due to internal heat, imbalances in Qi and blood and Yin-Yang as well as imbalances in liver and kidney.