Categories: Disease Treatments

Lack of Breast Milk

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1 Qi & Blood deficiency
2 Liver Qi stagnation

Qi & Blood deficiency

Milk production is low, secretion is poor, milk is clear and dilute, no breast tenderness, fatigue, pale complexion. This is very common among new mothers. After labour, Qi and blood have been consumed leaving very little to be transformed into breastmilk. Continuous stimulation and not skipping feedings is very important here.

P/T – nourish Qi and Blood, promote milk production and secretion

Acupuncture – *SI 1, ST 36, BL 20, ST 18 (moxa), Ren 17

– excess blood loss- BL 15, 17

– palpitations, shortness of breath- Ren 6, PC 6

– soft stool- Ren 12, ST 25

Liver Qi stagnation

the woman is stressed out, angry, irritable, depressed, the milk is thick, breasts are hard and in pain, stagnated the flow of milk. This pattern shows the formation of a plugged milk duct and may be turning to Mastitis if feverish feelings occur.

P/T – soothe Liver Qi, promote the flow of milk

Acupuncture – *SI 1, ST 18 (moxa), Ren 17, PC 6, LR 3,

– chest/hypochondriac pain- LR 14

– fever- LI 4, 11, Du 14

– poor appetite- Ren 12, ST 36

Alternative Treatment Methods

auricular– chest, endocrine, LR, KI. Try ear seeds.

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Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.