Knowing how to hand-express milk isn’t just a solid backup plan when it comes to feeding your bub. If your baby is having trouble latching or has to spend time in the NICU (neonatal intensive care ...

While every breastfeeding journey is unique, there are many reasons you might choose to express your breast milk. It's essential to know how to express and store breast milk safely, whether your baby ...

Breastfeeding is supposed to be natural, right? Between all the pump parts, bottle parts, nursing covers, nursing pillows, nipple shields, and nipple creams you’ve amassed you may have started to ...

If you're curious about how to hand express breast milk for your baby, look no further! We turned to the experts to learn everything you need to know. Aliseenko/Getty Images Medically reviewed by ...

A person who is lactating may want to express and store breast milk for many practical reasons, including for babies who go to day care or who do not latch or suck well. It is safe to store breast ...

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It’s a point of embarrassment. I am a lactation counselor and also work for a milk bank, but my dirty little secret is I can’t hand-express. It’s a tool I know about, of course, but since I focus on ...

While breastfeeding has many advantages, occasionally you may feel you'd like a bit more freedom, particularly if you?re planning on going back to work. Expressing your milk and putting it in a ...