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Expressed breastmilk defrosting and warming, Successful breastmilk expression – Whittlestone Expresser User Manual

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Expressed Breastmilk Defrosting and Warming

1. Wash your hands thoroughly before handling breastmilk

2. Defrost expressed milk in the fridge. If needed quickly defrost under

cool, then warm running water.

3. Dry the outside of the container with paper before use

DO NOT USE A MICROWAVE TO DEFROST OR WARM

EXPRESSED BREASTMILK.

IF THE EXPRESSED MILK SMELLS SOUR DISCARD IMMEDIATELY

Successful Breastmilk Expression

The Whittlestone Expresser is very simple and easy to use, you will soon

get used to expressing your milk. However, you may need to try a few

times before you succeed initially.

1. Try not to express when you are rushed. Choose a time when you can

relax, free of interruptions.

2. “Let-down” can be encouraged by having your baby, or a photo of

your baby, nearby.

3. Warmth and relaxation can encourage milk flow

4. Try expressing after a bath or a shower.

5. Try expressing from one breast while your baby is feeding from the

other, or continue expressing straight after a feed.

If you experience difficulties with breastmilk expression please consult

your breastfeeding advisor.

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