The Breastfeeding Show

Expressing

The Breastfeeding Show

Show Notes

Frances, Karen and Megan delve into why people express milk, how it might work in different situations, and some of the logistical queries that new parents often have. Drawing on their years of experience supporting new parents, this friendly chat aims to demystify the question of expressing, and help parents to make decisions about feeding their baby. Some useful links: NCT page on expressing milk: https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/practical-tips/expressed-milk-your-questions-answered ABM page, particularly for storage/handling guidelines: https://abm.me.uk/breastfeeding-information/expressing-breast-milk/ Paced bottle feeding: https://www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com/twitter-and-blog/giving-a-breastfed-baby-their-first-bottle NCT feeding line 0300 3300 700 option 1, 8am-midnight, 365 days a year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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