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You've got the hang of breastfeeding...

by Clare Byam-Cook
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Even if you don’t have to go back to work, you may still choose to express milk, either to give yourself a bit of freedom during the day or to allow someone else to give your baby a bottle while you catch up on some sleep. There’s no set time of day when it’s preferable to express milk so it’s really down to you to decide:
  • when you have milk to spare
  • when you have time to express.
Most mothers find that their milk supply is best during the morning and that this is the ideal time to express. It’s usually best to express milk after, rather than before a feed. Any milk that’s expressed can be stored in a sterile container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. It’s also fine to add expressed milk to milk that you have expressed earlier on in the day. Be careful not to extend the shelf life of any milk you express beyond 24 hours.

Should I breastfeed in public?

Many mothers consider that because breastfeeding is natural, it’s perfectly acceptable to breastfeed anywhere and at any time. However, I take the view that while it’s fine to breastfeed in most (but not all) public places, it should be done discreetly, with due consideration to other people’s feelings. Many people (especially men) simply don't know where to look if they’re suddenly confronted with a naked breast. I found that a strategically placed shawl allowed me to breastfeed in public without baring all.

For more information see Clare Byam-Cook’s book: ‘What to expect when you’re breastfeeding….and what if you can’t’ published by Vermilion £7.99.

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