Mothers can express breast milk by hand or with a manual or electric pump. If using a pump, inspect the pump kit and tubing to make sure it is clean. Discard and replace moldy tubing immediately.Use breast milk storage bags or clean, food-grade containers to store expressed breast milk. Make sure the containers are made of glass or plastic and have tight fitting lids.Avoid bottles with the recycle symbol number 7, which indicates that the container may be made of a BPA-containing plastic.Never s

Golden milk. Tiny amounts. Huge impact. ✨ Learning hand expression during pregnancy isn’t about forcing your body to do anything early — it’s about building confidence, understanding how your breasts work, and having colostrum ready if your baby needs a little extra support in those first days. Sleepy baby? Long labor? Unexpected C-section? Blood sugar concerns? A latch that needs time? Having expressed colostrum on hand can ease so much pressure in the hospital and help you avoid supplementatio