Breastfeeding acupressure tips

Breastfeeding can be really hard sometimes, both physically and emotionally.

Acupressure is a powerful and simple way to crate balance in the body. You have over 350 different acupuncture (same as acupressure) points on the body. Each point has different effects on your body and mind.

Below are some easy do it yourself acupressure points you can use at home to help improve supply and your let down response.

This can be further improved by taking Chinese herbal medicine (in capsule form) and getting acupuncture treatments to boost your supply and get your milk flowing more smoothy so your precious bub can get the nutrients they need to develop well.

GB21(Gall Bladder 21)

Encourages let down response

Reduces shoulder tension

Energy, immune and milk supply

St36 (Stomach 36)

Boosts energy, increases milk supply

It increases Qi (energy) and blood

You can press it on your bub to help settle their stomach and boost their immune systems too!

LR3 (Liver 3)

-This spot is good for postnatal depression, mastitis, stress, mood swings, and encouraging the let down response

-Resolves emotional and physical stagnation and blockages

-Reduces inflammation

Acupressure for Milk Supply: What the Research Says

💧Struggling with milk supply or blocked ducts? You're not alone—and there’s help beyond lactation cookies.

A 2008 study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine found that stimulating Small Intestine 1 (a key acupressure point on the pinky finger) effectively increased both prolactin levels (the hormone responsible for milk production) and overall lactation volume.
Read more here

A 2012 study took it further, comparing acupressure to standard breastfeeding education. Both groups saw an increase in milk volume—but the acupressure group experienced significantly greater results.

👉 The takeaway? Acupressure may be a helpful, low-intervention way to support your body’s natural ability to produce breast milk.

Got a blocked duct? Act fast.
Book an acupuncture session (ideally today). In many cases, acupuncture may help resolve blockages quickly—potentially preventing full-blown mastitis.

⚠️ If you have a fever, chills, or flu-like symptoms, contact your GP right away. You may need antibiotics if an infection has already developed.