https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:42:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hand-expression#post-9928 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:28:10 +0000 sandsandmore 9928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of the few benefits of having preemies is that I had constant access to lactation consultants. They stopped by the babies when parents were visiting each day. I did a combination of hand expression and electric pumping to establish supply. Every once in a while I still do a bit of hand expression when needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hand-expression#post-9900 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:43:37 +0000 yin 9900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Research has shown that a combination of pumping and hand expression can help establish and maintain breast milk supply for mothers of premature infants.</p> <p><a href="http://www.hygeiababy.com/news-details.php?nid=9" rel="nofollow">http://www.hygeiababy.com/news-details.php?nid=9</a></p> <p>I wish I had known this when I decided to exclusively pump for my son. It took a month for me to establish my supply to meet my LO's demand. The nurses and lactation consultant never mentioned anything about hand expression. I didn't learn about it in my breastfeeding class either. 6 months later, and I primarily use my pump. On occasion I will hand express after a pump session to get rid of a minor clogged duct.</p> <p>Were you educated about hand expression by your nurses or lactation consultant? Have you tried it to establish and maintain your supply? </p>