Some of the most Common reasons to express:

• Premature baby cared for on the Neonatal Unit

• Sore nipples and difficulty establishing breastfeeding

• Baby initially loses weight and expressed milk is advised

• Mums wanting extra support from partners

• Returning to work

You may be asking yourself the question… DO I NEED TO EXPRESS? Well the answer is NO its a choice

However learning techniques on how to express, when to express, how to store and how to give, can prepare you in advance and reassure you that a good milk supply in the freezer, which can be used at a time when you decide and choose, can be beneficial - even if you never need it it can be used for weaning.

This information is designed for you to make an informed decision and choice on whether expressing is something you may wish to do.

The tips and ideas are to help you learn a little about why expressing can be beneficial and how it can be part of your feeding experience.

My experience, views and guidance comes from working with mums over the past 20 years as a Midwife and my own personal journey I experienced with my two girls who are now Teens!

These tips are given freely and should not be taken as ‘gospel’ what I have learned and what you need to remember is all babies are different, all experiences are different and if you require more information please ask as your own health care professional