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8 When to express
milk
If possible, wait until your milk
supply and breast-feeding schedule
are well established, unless told
otherwise by your doctor or breast-
feeding advisor.
The exceptions are:
If you are expressing milk for your
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baby to be given in hospital.
If your breasts are engorged
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(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.
If you have sore or cracked nipples
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and you may wish to express your
milk until they are healed.
If you are separated from your
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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
Early in the morning when you
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breasts are full, just before or after
your baby's first feed.
After a feed, if your baby has not
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emptied both breasts.
Between feeds or in a break if you
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have returned to work.
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9 Storage
Keep the breast pump out of
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direct sunlight as prolonged
exposure may cause
discolouration.
Store the breast pump and its
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accessories in a safe and dry
place.
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