Breastfeeding is perhaps one of the first experiences of motherhood. The hospital nurses, doctors and the elders have probably chipped in their tips and tricks on breastfeeding the baby, however there may be times when you are required to be away from your baby and therefore unable to breastfeed. Either because of the pressure of resuming work or due to any other condition you might feel the need to pump and feed the milk. To this end, some women pump Breast-milk beforehand and store it appropriately, which can then be given to the baby as per the need.
Breast-milk can be pumped out or expressed as it’s called either via hands or mechanical pumps. Nowadays sophisticated and easy to use pumping machines are available in the market which facilitate pumping out Breast-milk rather quickly. Below are a few tips to further simplify the process of pumping Breast-milk:
Lastly, do not forget to clean and store the pump and pumping set as per the manufacturer’s directions. Practice hygiene to protect your little one from falling sick.
Remember that pumping milk is supposed to be painless, if you experience any discomfort, then perhaps you are doing it wrong. It’s best to meet your obstetrician and discuss this further. You may inadvertently damage the delicate breast tissues. When at home, try to breastfeed as much as you can, save the pumping only for certain occasions. As an anonymous quote rightly suggests “Breastfeeding is not just about milk, it’s also about love”.
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