Hand expressing is a simple but highly useful skill. It can relieve breast fullness, stimulate milk production and be a much needed back up in situations where you may not have access to your electric pump.
Here’s how can master the skill of hand expressing in no time:
- Wash your hands
- Sit comfortably and gently massage your breasts with your hands and fingertips
- Make a C shape with your hands around your areola (the dark area around your nipple)
- Gently press yoru fingers and thumb towards your chest.
- Firmly compress your breasts between fingers and thumb.
And simply continue to press, compress and release for about 20 – 30 minutes. After expressing, all areas of the breast should feel soft.
