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Expressing your breast milk - by hand or with a pump - can help make your breastfeeding schedule more flexible.

Here's some information to help get you started.

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Pumping Breast Milk

Pumping Breast Milk

August 12, 2013 by HealthyFamilies BC

Once you have your breastfeeding routine well established you may want to introduce an occasional cup or bottle of breast milk.
Get Started on Expressing Breastmilk

Get Started on Expressing Breastmilk

August 10, 2013 by HealthyFamilies BC

Learning to do hand expression in the first three to four days after your baby is born is important.
Storing and Using Breastmilk

Storing and Using Breastmilk

August 2, 2013 by HealthyFamilies BC

If you have to be away from your baby for more than a few hours, you can express your breast milk and store it for later.

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