Frances, Karen and Megan delve into why people express milk, how it might work in different situations, and some of the logistical queries that new parents often have. Drawing on their years of experience supporting new parents, this friendly chat aims to demystify the question of expressing, and help parents to make decisions about feeding their baby.

Some useful links:

NCT page on expressing milk: https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/practical-tips/expressed-milk-your-questions-answered

ABM page, particularly for storage/handling guidelines: https://abm.me.uk/breastfeeding-information/expressing-breast-milk/

Paced bottle feeding: https://www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com/twitter-and-blog/giving-a-breastfed-baby-their-first-bottle

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