Expressing and Storing Breastmilk
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1. FACT SHEET 1 POCO HOSE EET OEHO EE SEHH EE EOEHEOEHOE HOE EHH OHH OHEOEEOEHOEEOOEO OOH OHH OE HOH HHO OEH OTH S OHHH SOOO OEE OHHOSEOHHHSEHEOH HOOT HH OOHE HOSE OE EHEHOTEEHOH HOOT HEOEHHHOLOEH OE HOEHOTOHEOHEOEHOEHEEEET TOE OHH OSE OEHH CHEE OEE EHEESELEH EOE OHHODELOEEOEDELE POPS O SESE EH ESTO HESS EEEOS OE EEHS TEE E HOHE SESH EES OSHOSESEHSE ESTHET EEEHSE ES EEH HES EESOSESOHS OE EEOSHT EES HEHSSESH ESE EEHO EE SEHS OEE EOEET OE THOHE SESH SOOESOSEEEHSEE ESOS ESET ORES SE OO SSE EESO TSE SHTETES ESSE ESOS ESEOEHS SESS OSEEEOE EE EEESH ESS EDEOSEOESEEEEEE Learning how to express breastmilk is an important skill for all mothers Expressing breastmilk allows you to e Rub some milk onto your nipples to keep them moist and prevent infections e Give your baby a taste of milk to make her interested in feeding if she is sleepy e Soften your areola to allow your baby to get latched e Collect and store milk to feed your baby when you cannot be with her Expressing Breastmilk You can practice expressing breastmilk as soon as your baby is born or even before In the first 2 3 days after birth you will get a small amount of colostrum maybe 5 10 ml 1 2 teaspoons or less Expressing milk by hand is also convenient and free Whether you are hand expressing or using a pump it may take a few minutes for your milk to flow At times your milk will come faster then slower then faster again This is normal You may have 3 6 let downs of milk2. amounts of milk together as long as you cool all the milk before you combine it Then use the milk according to the oldest date Store breastmilk near the back of the refrigerator where it is coldest Don t store it in the fridge door where it is not as cold When freezing milk leave a 1 5 cm 1 2 inch space at the top of the container It will expand when it freezes If you are using a bag don t seal it until after the milk has frozen If you have a self defrosting freezer place the milk on a shelf because the bottom of the freezer warms up when it is defrosting PPPOE EEEST HES HE HEE HEHESOOEEOEEEEES OE EOEH SEES OTE SEDO S EO SEOEEEEHEEEESES ESET OSES SOSH EE OESOTESESE EE EOESEEEEOEHEEEEEE EE OSHOE ES EOO EE EOHSHE ESOS OS EHOH EEO SEESEOESOHEESETESE STOO OE EEOOEEE HEHE EEEEOTEOEHS OE ESHSHEESEEESESESESESESOBEEESEEEEOED ie best start Y Ontario meilleur d part www beststart org This document has been prepared with funds by par health NEXUS sant 2013 provided by the Government of Ontario 5 Thawed milk Thawed milk may taste or smell different than fresh breastmilk It can also look slightly blue yellow or brown depending on what the mother has eaten e Thaw frozen breastmilk for 8 12 hours in the refrigerator or under cool and then warm running water e When it is thawed gently shake it to mix in the fat e Throw away any breastmilk which has been thawed longer than 24 hours Cleaning It is important t
3. and soon your baby will not need the extra breastmilk Expressing milk when you have to be away from your baby While you are away from your baby be sure to express milk each time your baby will feed If you don t express your milk regularly while you are away from your baby you could end up with blocked ducts or mastitis For more information on Blocked Ducts or a Breast Infection go to www beststart org resources breastfeeding index html Some mothers like to store some breastmilk as a backup supply If you want to store some extra breastmilk you can express milk when your breasts are fullest usually in the morning Your milk supply will adjust and produce the extra milk for you to store If you have trouble getting your milk to flow try pumping one breast while your baby breastfeeds on the other You will probably find that the amount you get depends on the time of day and whether you are tired or stressed If you want to express more milk take a break and then try again Before long you will know what works best for you Storing Breastmilk Fresh breastmilk is better for your baby than frozen breastmilk Thawed frozen breastmik still has many benefits How long you can safely store breastmilk depends on where you store it and whether your baby is healthy or sick Sick or premature babies in hospital need to be protected from harmful bacteria Parents must be especially careful how they store breastmilk If you a
4. from each breast It will probably take 10 15 minutes to remove most of the milk from each breast With practice you will find out what works best for you Getting ready When you are ready to express your milk Relax so that your milk will flow easily You can try some or all of these things to see what works best for you e Always wash your hands before expressing milk for your baby e Put a warm wet cloth around your breasts or have a shower to start the let down reflex that helps your milk flow e Choose a place where you are comfortable You may want a place where you have privacy e Relax by thinking about your baby listening to music or watching something you enjoy on television e Massage your breasts to help the milk to come down There are different ways to do this You can massage in a circular motion with your fingers together Or you can support your breast with one hand and stroke the other side of your breast firmly with your other hand Always go from the chest towards the nipple and work all around the breast e Lean forward and gently shake the breast e Gently roll your nipple with your thumb and finger POCO O OHSS EHS EES HEHEEHEH ETOH EHO EEE EESEEEOEE TEETH ES EDOEE EO EEOEEEEHSEEEEES HOES ORES SOOO E EE EESOTEOESE ET EOESEEESOEH EEE OEEE SESE OE ESOS EE EEES OE ESOEH OS EHOE EE OSEESE SETHE SEES EEEOOHOEEHOHEE ESSE ESHOTETEOSEEESESHTTESOEESEEESES EE ESOSEEESEEEEEED best start eo ae gt L Onta
5. work for you Some mothers choose to purchase a pump If you only need a pump for a few days or weeks you can rent an electric pump If you need a pump for a longer time because your baby is unable to feed at the breast or you are going back to work a double electric pump will save you time Single electric pumps take 10 15 minutes to remove milk from each breast A double pump removes milk from both breasts in 10 15 minutes Battery pumps are not a good idea for long term use because they lose pressure as the battery wears out Whether you decide on a manual or an electric pump e Check with other mothers to find out which pump worked well for them e Choose one that lets you adjust the pressure from low to high e Make sure it has a valve that prevents backflow e Make sure it does not hurt If it hurts get help COCO OOO EEOAS SESH HEE HSH ESSE EEO EEEEES EE EOEE SE ESOOTESEEHESEOSEO EE EEHEEEESESE EES OHES SETHE EE OESOT EO ESE EE EOESEEEEOEHT ETHOS S SESE OEESESE EE EEEEHE ESOS OSEHEE SEO EEESE SESE ESET ETEEEHOHOEEHOEES ESSE OE EHOTEOEHSOEESHSHEESOEHSEOESESESESEOSEEESEEEEOED best start io ae gt L Ontario meilleur d part www beststart org This document has been prepared with funds by par health NEXUS sant 2013 provided by the Government of Ontario FACT SHEET 3 When you are using a pump make sure your whole nipple area is right inside the funnel so that it won t hurt Some breast pumps allow you to choose funnels in d
6. asy but you can T if you ie the visit resources support and lots of patience Expressing milk when your breasts are too full Sometimes when your breasts are too full you may want to express some milk Some babies find it difficult to latch when the breasts are full If your baby will not latch express enough to soften the area around your nipple This will allow your baby to latch well and feed more efficiently If your breasts are uncomfortable express enough to make them comfortable As your baby learns to feed well your breasts will soften over time and before long your breasts will produce the right amount of milk for your baby POCO EEER TEES HE HEE HEHE SOO EHOEEEEESEEEOEH TEETH OS EEHES EO EEO EEE EHEEEEEES TEES ORES SETHE EE OESOTESESE ET EOOSEEESOEHEEEOEEE SESE OEESESE SE EOESHE ESHEETS OOOH SE OSEEE ESET ESEHEEESEOOHEEEOOEEE ESSE EEEHOTEEEESHEEESHSHT TES OEE EOESESESESOSELESEEEEOED best start y gt gt DY Ontario meilleur d part www beststart org This document has been prepared with funds by par health NEXUS sant 2013 provided by the Government of Ontario FACT SHEET 4 Expressing milk if your baby needs extra breastmilk Sometimes there is a reason your baby needs extra breastmilk She may be sleepy during feeds not be gaining enough weight or born a little early You can offer your baby your own expressed breastmilk after she has breastfed Expressing milk after each feed will also increase your supply
7. ifferent sizes Choose one that is right for you Adjust the pump to its lowest setting and increase the pressure as your milk starts to flow Use as much pressure as is needed to keep your milk flowing None of this should hurt A skilled professional can help you choose a pump that is right for you Reasons for Expressing Breastmilk You may need to express and store breastmilk to feed your baby for different reasons e If your baby is not able to breastfeed e If your breasts are too full e If you need to give your baby extra breastmilk e If you are going to be away from your baby Expressing milk when your baby is not able to breastfeed If your baby is sick or born prematurely it may not be possible to breastfeed right away Begin expressing your milk within 6 hours of giving birth Ask your nurse for help to get started In the first 2 3 days after birth your breasts produce colostrum Colostrum is rich in antibodies and nutrients It is an excellent food for newborns and gives your baby s immune system an important boost You should express about 8 times during every 24 hour period until your baby is breastfeeding efficiently directly from your breasts Express your milk at least once during the night because this is when milk production is greatest Expressing regularly during the day and at least once at night will make sure that you have a steady supply of milk d to bre ved tag was e su Son ng si al it s not always e
8. o clean your breast pump and the containers used to store breastmilk so that it is safe for your baby e After each use clean the parts of the breast pump that have come in contact with your breastmilk Wash them with hot soapy water rinse and air dry them e Wash the containers you used to collect and store milk using hot soapy water Scrub them with a bottle brush rinse and air dry them How to feed expressed breastmilk to your baby e Whenever possible use fresh breastmilk e Heat the container of breastmilk by placing it in a bowl of warm water Do not use a microwave and do not heat it on the stove These methods can cause hot spots that can burn your baby s mouth and also destroy some key ingredients in breastmilk e Throw out any milk your baby does not finish at a feeding e You can cup or spoon feed your baby expressed breastmilk e If you would like more information or help contact your local public health unit your health care provider or a lactation consultant Ds best start Ontario meilleur d part www beststart org This document has been prepared with funds by par health NEXUS sant 2013 provided by the Government of Ontario
9. re expressing breastmilk for a sick or premature baby in hospital e Always put your milk in the refrigerator within 1 hour of expressing it e Do not store milk longer than 2 days in the refrigerator e You baby may not be able to feed because he is sick or too small Freeze it for when he is ready e Label your milk clearly with your name and the date and time POCO OO OE EEO TEES HEH EE HEHE SOOEEO EEE EEE OE EOEH EOE SOOTOSEEEEE EE SEOEEEEHSEEESESE SETHE ESE SHE EE EEHO TES ESE ET EEESEEESOEHEEEOSEE SESE O EE SESE EE EEESHE ESOS ESEOOE EE OSEESE SESH TE SEEESEEEHOHOEEOOEETEEOEEEE ESOT E TEESE ESOS EES EEESESESESESESOSELESEEEEOED best start io ae gt L Ontario meilleur d part www beststart org This document has been prepared with funds by par health NEXUS sant 2013 provided by the Government of Ontario FACT SHEET Storage tim babies who e healthy are at hom e ng for a he althy full gt Store b term following guidelines reastmilk using the Use clean glass or hard plastic containers that are BPA free or bags made for freezing breastmilk Do not use baby bottle liners because they often break Mark the date you expressed the milk on the container and use milk in the order of the date it was expressed Throw out any milk that is older than the storage times given above Store breastmilk in the amounts your baby needs for one feeding If you don t express enough milk for a full feeding you can add smaller
10. rio meilleur d part www beststart org This document has been prepared with funds by par health NEXUS sant 2013 provided by the Government of Ontario FACT SHEET 2 Expressing by hand e Use a clean container with a wide opening Put it on a surface in front of you or hold it under your breast to collect the milk e Hold your breast with one hand not too close to the nipple The thumb and fingers of your hand should be opposite each other and about 2 1 2 4 cm 1 to 1 inches back from the nipple Lift your breast slightly and gently press the breast inwards toward your chest e Lightly compress your thumb and fingers together in a rolling motion towards the nipple e Relax for a few seconds then repeat the same motion Do not squeeze the base of your nipple as this will stop the flow of milk e Move around your breast so you are emptying the entire breast Continue this until the flow of milk has completely stopped You may want to switch hands now and again Moving back and forth from one breast to the other can help with the milk flow It may help to massage the breast each time before you start press back towards your chest compress relax Expressing with a pump If you decide to use a pump you can choose a manual or an electric pump There are good manual pumps These are fairly inexpensive Most manual pumps use either arm or hand action to create suction If you have arm or hand problems a manual pump might not
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