How to Hand Express Breast Milk

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Clean bowl
• Picture of your baby or a piece of your baby's clothing

Step1

Gently massage each breast to make the milk flow more easily. Stroke down gently toward the nipple.

Step2

Place your thumb flat against the dark skin around your nipple (areola) and cup the rest of your hand under your breast, with the lower fingers against the ribs. Gently squeeze your thumb and forefinger together, while at the same time pressing your hand back and in towards your breast.

Step3

Express your milk until no more comes out. Then rotate your fingers to another place on the dark area (areola) and repeat. Switch to your other breast when the flow of milk slows down.