Hand Expression Technique
- Thumb and index finger opposite to each other, 3cm away from the nipple
- Press towards the chest and compress together
No pulling on the nipple and breast
No sliding of the fingers over the breasts
When to Use Hand Expression Technique?
- Express milk to soften the areola before feeding when breast fullness
- Separation with baby
Express within 6 hours after birth
Then, every 3 hourly for 30 minutes
Source: Hospital Authority Breastfeeding Promotion Subcommittee