Can I use moxibustion during breastfeeding?

During the breastfeeding period, you must strengthen your health. Women have to breastfeed at this time, so their physical condition is relatively poor. You can use some good methods in life to take care of your body. Moxibustion is a good method. It is part of traditional Chinese medicine. Moxibustion can effectively dredge the meridians and enhance immunity. Let's take a look at this aspect.

Can I use moxibustion during breastfeeding?

1. Yes, but please note that you can breastfeed after a while after moxibustion, that is, you have to wait until your body temperature returns to normal. For postpartum puffiness, you can use moxibustion on the abdomen four inches above the navel and three inches below the navel. For low back pain, apply moxibustion to the lower back. Moxibustion is a chronic treatment, so you can't be impatient. The key is to persist. After a period of time, you will be able to feel its magic and power.

2. You can apply moxibustion to your navel during breastfeeding. In fact, you can use moxibustion during the confinement period, but you must pay attention to the baby around you during moxibustion, and try to prevent the baby from smelling the moxa smoke. Moxibustion can be performed three months after caesarean section, and abdominal meridian dredging and other conditioning can be performed six months later. Postpartum women are severely damaged and most of them have weak qi and blood. The main focus of tonic is to nourish the spleen and kidneys. Moxibustion can be used on the waist and kidney areas + Yongquan acupoint, and on the abdomen around the navel + Sanyinjiao and Zusanli acupoints. It is appropriate to choose one area to moxibustion each time, and it is best to alternate the areas. On the one hand, this can help wounds heal, and on the other hand, it can replenish qi and blood, nourish vital energy, and promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. The treatment methods using moxibustion include moxibustion on Zhongwan, Shenque, Guanyuan, Zusanli and Sanyinjiao. Use a four-eye moxibustion box to perform large-area moxibustion on Zhongwan, Shenque and Guanyuan points, and mobile moxibustion can be performed on the abdomen. Use a single-eye moxibustion box to moxibustion Zusanli and Sanyinjiao for 10-20 minutes. Secondly, both legs are dredged at the same time to completely eliminate the cold and cold poison in the body. Therefore, moxibustion is a good way to treat postpartum diseases while regulating the body.

What should you pay attention to during breastfeeding

1. Don’t take medicine randomly: Breastfeeding mothers, like pregnant mothers, should not take medicine randomly. If a breastfeeding mother falls ill, she must follow the doctor's advice. The doctor will prescribe medicine that will not affect breast milk. Do not go to the pharmacy to buy medicine on your own. Some medicines will be absorbed by the baby through breast milk and have side effects on the baby's body. Therefore, mothers must follow the doctor's advice and pay attention to their own health.

2. Breastfeeding hygiene: Mothers should remember to wipe the nipples with a hot towel before breastfeeding to ensure a clean entrance for the baby. Please remember to wipe it after feeding to prevent dirt from sticking to it. Wipe the baby's mouth after drinking milk. Breast milk is a little sticky, and it will be very uncomfortable if it sticks dryly to the baby's mouth.

3. Ensure sufficient milk: Breastfeeding mothers are responsible for the meals of two people. They need to absorb nutrients themselves and provide enough nutrition to the baby. Therefore, mothers must take care of their own health and nutrition so that they can have enough milk to supply the baby and let the baby grow up quickly.