How to use

Lymphatic drainage massage 

Step 1: Heat Lactamo by submerging it in a cup of hot water for 3 minutes (note: this water can be as hot as desired depending on need, ranging from luke warm to boiling). Roll it between your palms of your hands for 10 seconds to make sure it’s not too hot.     

Note: Do not put Lactamo in a microwave.        

Step 2:  Always ensure only gentle pressure is used when massaging breast tissue to prevent further inflammation or trauma.   

Roll Lactamo down the breastbone (the middle of the chest) 4 - 6 times.      

This is targeting the internal mammary lymph nodes which are a drainage point from the breast. Gentle stimulation can encourage drainage and support blood circulation.       

 Step 3: Roll Lactamo under the armpit in a circular motion 4 - 6 times. This step can be repeated as needed.      

This is targeting the axillary lymph nodes which are the main drainage point from the breast. Gentle stimulation can encourage drainage and support blood circulation.

Step 4: Roll Lactamo over the breast in an upward motion towards the armpit.    

This is aimed at promoting lymphatic drainage, and reducing swelling and inflammation, which all contribute to the congestion experienced with inflammation.      

Aid milk flow   

Step 5 : Roll a heated Lactamo over the breast towards the nipple for a few minutes, taking care to remain focused on the quality of the baby’s feeding and not disrupt their attachment to the nipple.    

Keep the pressure very gentle.     

Gentle breast massage during feeding or pumping can support the let-down reflex and aid milk flow by increasing blood flow and oxytocin. Although heat may not improve the inflammation symptoms, some woman still find comfort in using gentle warmth when feeding to support milk flow, as per the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinical Protocol #36: The Mastitis Spectrum, Revised 2022.      

Reduce inflammation   

Step 6: Apply a cooled Lactamo to the breast.  

Avoid compression or massage at this stage.   

Cooling helps to soothe and further support the reduction of inflammation and offer relief from the associated pain/ discomfort.   

Lymphatic drainage massage 

Step 1 :  Heat Lactamo by submerging it in a cup of hot water for 3 minutes (note: this water can be as hot as desired depending on need, ranging from luke warm to boiling). Roll it between your palms of your hands for 10 seconds to make sure it’s not too hot.     

Note: Do not put Lactamo in a microwave.     

Step 2:  Always ensure only gentle pressure is used when massaging breast tissue to prevent further inflammation or trauma.   

Roll Lactamo down the breastbone (the middle of the chest) 4 - 6 times.      

This is targeting the internal mammary lymph nodes which are a drainage point from the breast. Gentle stimulation can encourage drainage and support blood circulation.       

Step 3:  Roll Lactamo under the armpit in a circular motion 4 - 6 times. Repeat this step as needed. 

This is targeting the axillary lymph nodes which are the main drainage point from the breast. Gentle stimulation can encourage drainage and support blood circulation.

Step 4:  Roll Lactamo over the breast in an upward motion towards the armpit.    

This is aimed at promoting lymphatic drainage, and reducing swelling and inflammation, which all contribute to the congestion experienced with breast inflammation.   

Aid milk flow    

Step 5: Roll a heated Lactamo over the breast towards the nipple for a few minutes, taking care to remain focused on the quality of the baby’s feeding and not disrupt their attachment to the nipple.    

Keep the pressure very gentle and avoid areas that cause any discomfort.      

Gentle breast massage during feeding or pumping can support the let-down reflex and aid milk flow by increasing blood flow and oxytocin. Although heat may not improve the inflammation symptoms, some women still find comfort in using gentle warmth when feeding to support milk flow, as per the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinical Protocol #36: The Mastitis Spectrum, Revised 2022.  

Reduce inflammation  

Step 6:  Apply a cooled Lactamo to the breast.     

Avoid compression or massage at this stage.    

Cooling helps to soothe and further support the reduction of inflammation and offer relief from the associated pain/ discomfort.   

Lymphatic drainage massage 

Step 1 :  Heat Lactamo by submerging it in a cup of hot water for 3 minutes (note: this water can be as hot as desired depending on need, ranging from luke warm to boiling). Roll it between your palms of your hands for 10 seconds to make sure it’s not too hot.     

Note: Do not put Lactamo in a microwave.     

Step 2:  Always ensure only gentle pressure is used when massaging breast tissue to prevent further inflammation or trauma.   

Roll Lactamo down the breastbone (the middle of the chest) 4 - 6 times.      

 This is targeting the internal mammary lymph nodes which are a drainage point from the breast. Gentle stimulation can encourage drainage and support blood circulation.       

Step 3 : Roll Lactamo under the armpit in a circular motion 4 - 6 times. Repeat this step as needed.   

This is targeting the axillary lymph nodes which are the main drainage point from the breast. Gentle stimulation can encourage drainage and support blood circulation.

Step 4:   Roll Lactamo over the breast in an upward motion towards the armpit.    

This is aimed at promoting lymphatic drainage, and reducing swelling and inflammation, which all contribute to the congestion experienced with breast inflammation.   

Aid milk flow     

Step 5:   Roll a heated Lactamo over the breast towards the nipple for a few minutes, taking care to remain focused on the quality of the baby’s feeding and not disrupt their attachment to the nipple.    

Keep the pressure very gentle and avoid areas that cause any discomfort.      

Gentle breast massage during feeding or pumping can support the let-down reflex and aid milk flow by increasing blood flow and oxytocin. Although heat may not improve the inflammation symptoms, some women still find comfort in using gentle warmth when feeding to support milk flow, as per the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinical Protocol #36: The Mastitis Spectrum, Revised 2022.  

Reduce inflammation  

Step 6:  Apply a cooled Lactamo to the breast.     

Avoid compression or massage at this stage.   

Cooling helps to soothe and further support the reduction of inflammation and offer relief from the associated pain/ discomfort.   

Increase circulation and stimulate oxytocin 

Step 1:  Heat Lactamo by submerging it in a cup of hot water for 3 minutes (note: this water can be as hot as desired depending on need, ranging from luke warm to boiling). Roll it between your palms of your hands for 10 seconds to make sure it’s not too hot.     

Note: Do not put Lactamo in a microwave.     

Step 2: Roll Lactamo over the breast/s for a few minutes, including rolling Lactamo in gentle circular movements andtowards the nipple.

Gentle breast massage can support the let-down reflex and aid milk flow by increasing blood flow and oxytocin. 

Step 3: Roll Lactamo over the nipple with gentle circular movements.  

Nipple stimulation can promote oxytocin release to support the let-down reflex.    

Aid milk flow

Step 4: Continue to roll Lactamo over the breast (always massaging towards the nipple during feeding) for as long as possible, taking care to remain focused on the quality of the baby’s feeding and not disrupt their attachment to the nipple.    

Gentle breast massage during feeding or pumping can support the let-down reflex and aid milk flow by increasing blood flow and oxytocin. 

Lymphatic drainage massage 

Step 1: Heat Lactamo by submerging it in a cup of hot water for 3 minutes (note: this water can be as hot as desired depending on need, ranging from luke warm to boiling). Roll it between your palms of your hands for 10 seconds to make sure it’s not too hot.      

Note: Do not put Lactamo in a microwave.      

Step 2: Always ensure only gentle pressure is used when massaging breast tissue to prevent further inflammation or trauma.   

Roll Lactamo down the breastbone (the middle of the chest) 4 - 6 times.      

This is targeting the internal mammary lymph nodes which are a drainage point from the breast. Gentle stimulation can encourage drainage and support blood circulation.     

Step 3: Roll Lactamo under the armpit in a circular motion 4 - 6 times. This step can be repeated as needed.       

This is targeting the axillary lymph nodes which are the main drainage point from the breast. Gentle stimulation can encourage drainage and support blood circulation. 

Step 4: Roll Lactamo over the breast in an upward motion towards the armpit.    

This is aimed at promoting lymphatic drainage, and reducing swelling and inflammation, which all contribute to the congestion experienced with breast inflammation.   

Reduce inflammation 

Step 5: Apply a cooled Lactamo to the breast.         

Avoid compression or massage at this stage.   

Cooling helps to soothe and further support the reduction of inflammation, slow the milk refill process and offer relief from the associated pain/ discomfort.