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10Apr

Video: Milk Expression and Pumping

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Making Milk Expression Work for You

31Jan

Making Milk Expression Work for You

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Overcome Common Questions and Challenges Expressing and Pumping Milk
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Get tips and see how pumping can help solve your breastfeeding challenges.

Storing and Thawing Breast Milk

31Jan

Storing and Thawing Breast Milk

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Start Common Questions and Challenges Going Back to Work Expressing and Pumping Milk
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To make being away from your baby easier, learn how to store and thaw breast milk—safely.

Learning to Pump and Hand Express Milk

31Jan

Learning to Pump and Hand Express Milk

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It may take practice, but soon you’ll be a pro at pumping and hand expression.

Finding a Breast Pump

31Jan

Finding a Breast Pump

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Learn Common Questions and Challenges Going Back to Work Expressing and Pumping Milk
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Here are options for finding a breast pump at low cost.

Pumping and Hand Expression Basics

31Jan

Pumping and Hand Expression Basics

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Learn Breastfeeding 101 Going Back to Work Expressing and Pumping Milk
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New to milk expression? Here’s what you need to know before you get started.

Using Bottles with a Breastfed Baby

31Jan

Using Bottles with a Breastfed Baby

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Planning to be apart from baby? Find tips for feeding baby with expressed milk.

Combination Feeding and Maintaining Milk Supply

31Jan

Combination Feeding and Maintaining Milk Supply

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What is combination feeding, how to use it, and how to keep making milk.

Talking to Your Employer About Pumping at Work

31Jan

Talk to Your Employer About Pumping at Work

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Get tips for talking with your employer about pumping at work.

How Much Milk Will I Express?

31Jan

How Much Milk Will I Express?

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Most moms make just the right amount for their baby.