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7 Hints to help
you succeed
The single electronic breast pump is
easy to use. Take some practice, and
you will soon get used to expressing
milk.
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Choose a time when you are not
rushed nor interrupted easily.
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Having your baby or a photograph
of your baby nearby can help
encourage your milk to flow.
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Before expressing milk, place a
warm towel onto your breast, and
lightly massage for a few minutes.
This encourages milk flow, and ease
the pain of your breast.
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Warmth and relaxation can
encourage milk flow. Try expressing
after a warm bath or shower.
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Try expressing from one breast
while your baby is feeding from the
other, or continue expressing just
after a feed.
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Repositioning the pump on the
breast from time to time can help
stimulate your milk flow.
Tip
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Practice with your pump to find the best
pumping techniques for you. If the process
becomes painful, stop and consult your
breast-feeding advisor.
8 When to
express milk
If possible, wait until your milk supply
and breast-feeding schedule are well
established, normally at least 2-4 weeks
after birth, unless told otherwise by
your doctor or breast-feeding advisor.
The exceptions are:
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If you are expressing milk for your
baby to be given in hospital.
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If your breasts are engorged (painful
or swollen). You can express a small
amount of milk before or between
feeds to ease the pain, and to help
your baby latch on more easily.
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If you have sore or cracked nipples
and you may wish to express your
milk until they are healed.
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If you are separated from your baby
and wish to continue to breast-feed
when you are reunited. You should
express your milk regularly to
stimulate your milk supply.
Right times of the day to
express your milk
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Early in the morning when you
breasts are full, just before or after
your baby’s first feed.
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After a feed, if your baby has not
emptied both breasts.
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Between feeds or in a break if you
have returned to work.
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