Therapeutic Ultrasound for Mastitis
Relief from Breastfeeding Pain, Backed by Science.
60% of mothers in the United States report that they did not breastfeed as long as they planned with one of the top primary reasons being Breast pain.
Some of the most common reasons for breast pain while breastfeeding are clogged milk ducts and mastitis which are now considered a spectrum of conditions caused by inflammation in the breast.
In 2020 the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine published in its clinical guidelines that therapeutic ultrasound should be considered a conservative treatment for conditions on the mastitis spectrum.
What is therapeutic Ultrasound
Therapeutic ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to promote tissue healing, reduce inflammation, and break down clogged ducts or thickened milk.
According to the research women experiencing symptoms of a clogged milk duct that received an average of 3.3 therapeutic ultrasound treatments were able to:
Improve milk flow
Resolve clogged milk ducts and prevent reoccurrence
Prevent the inflammatory cascade (mastitis & breast abscess)
Reduce pain levels
When Feeding Challenges Can’t Wait, We’re Here.
We know clogged milk ducts and changes in milk supply can come up unexpectedly so our team is committed to offering same day appointments with some weekend options!
If you are pumping be aware that a poorly fitted flange can also contribute to inflammatory breast conditions so you may benefit from also booking a flange fit.
Targeted Care, Tailored to Your Needs.
We always recommend a full visit with our IBCLC to clinically diagnose the cause of your breast pain and address any underlying issues, but these services can also be booked separately without an IBCLC consultation.
Please be specific in booking a Therapeutic Ultrasound and or flange fit appointment as they are each 30 minute non diagnostic appointments that can be done by our PT, OT or nurse IBCLC team vs our lactation consultations are only done by our IBCLC team.
