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: