Breastfeeding
Aiding Letdown
There is something your partner can do to help you with breastfeeding! Gall Bladder 21 promotes efficient breast feeding by stimulating the letdown reflex. This is an area where many women store lots of tension, and is a good point for a general massage.
To locate Gall Bladder 21, draw an imaginary line between the bony prominence of the neck (C7) and the top of the shoulder joint. Gall Bladder 21 is located midway along this line, at the highest point on the shoulder muscle. Feel for the most tender spot in this area.
At the beginning of each nursing session, have your support person stand behind you and place moderate pressure, either with thumbs or elbows, on both points. Discontinue pressure after nursing is well established.