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Expressing milk

Expressing breast milk

This video was produced by Health Innovation Wessex in collaboration with University Hospital Southampton as part of a project funded by NHSE South West. Topics covered include:

  • The importance of correctly fitted equipment.
  • How to measure your nipple for flange sizing.
  • How to tell if you have the correct or incorrect fit.
  • Variations in sizing depending on type or brand of breast pump.
  • How to prepare for expressing breastmilk.
  • How to assemble and use a breast pump.
  • Troubleshooting common issues in expressing breastmilk.

Hand expression video

Produced by Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative:

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