Cupping and Gua Sha are mainly through the stimulation of the local skin to achieve the effect of warming the meridians and collaterals, activating blood circulation and relieving pain, dispelling wind and dispersing cold. If you have a cold during breastfeeding, you can relieve it by cupping and gua sha, which will not affect breastfeeding, if you don’t have the convenience of taking medication to treat it.
It is important to note that incorrect cupping and gua sha operation methods may lead to a decrease in milk secretion or even cause milk return, so it is recommended to operate under the guidance of professionals. In the process of cupping and gua sha, the body’s pores are open, not directly blowing air conditioning, fan, to avoid wind evil into the body. At the same time, the frequency of cupping and scraping should not be too high, once a week.
Physical discomfort needs timely medical treatment, if you need treatment, cupping and scraping need to be operated by a doctor, do not operate on your own, so as to avoid improper operation, resulting in adverse consequences.