Question
When can I start to express milk?
Answer
Ideally it is best to wait until breast feeding is properly
established before you start to express. Getting the hang of
expressing can take practice, and you may only get a trickle of
milk at first. Experiment with expressing at different times of
day. Many women find early in the morning, when your milk supply is
highest, is a good time. Or you could try after a warm bath. You
could also try immediately after a breast feed, or express from one
breast while your baby feeds from the other.
To stimulate your let-down reflex, it can be helpful to express
with your baby nearby. Or, if you are not with your baby, looking
at a photo of them can help to get your milk flowing.
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