# Acupoints for Breastfeeding Difficulty

1 sourced protocol for Breastfeeding Difficulty. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/breastfeeding-difficulty

## Protocols

| # | Points | Dosage | Frequency | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST18 (Breast Root), SI01 (Lesser Marsh), CV17 (Chest Centre) | – | – | doi:10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_378_23 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST18 | Breast Root | Stomach Meridian | On the chest directly below nipple, on the lower border of the breast, in the 5th intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline. |
| SI01 | Lesser Marsh | Small Intestine Meridian | On the ulnar side of the little finger about 0.1 thumb width from corner of the nail. |
| CV17 | Chest Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples. |

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