How To Express Breast Milk

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How To Express Breast Milk

Expressing milk means squeezing milk out of your breast. You would do this if you are separated from your baby for any reason.

Expressing breast milk

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Expressing milk means squeezing milk out of your breast. You would do this if you are separated from your baby for any reason.

If you find you need to express breast milk:

  • express by hand if you can, especially in the first few days
  • discuss other ways of expressing with your midwife or Well Child nurse

Check KidsHealth's breastfeeding section

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La Leche League New Zealand

For most mothers, breastfeeding can become natural and easy if you know what to expect and have informed support.  La Leche League provides information and support to women wanting to breastfeed their baby. Find your nearest La Leche League breastfeeding support group and check the 'I want to know ...' section.

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This page last reviewed 02 June 2013.

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