HOW TO HAND EXPRESS For A Better Breastfeeding Journey

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HOW TO HAND EXPRESS BREASTMILK | Learning Hand Expression can help lengthen your breastfeeding journey, increase your breastmilk production, and really help you know how to help with engorgement especially during the early weeks of taking care of a baby. In this video you will learn all about hand expression milk storage, hand expression techniques, and how to utilize massage and hand expression during your breastfeeding journey!
If you need to learn how to collect colostrum, breast massage for increasing breastmilk, or how to build milk supply if you’re nursing a baby or if you’re strictly pumping breastmilk, this video is for you! When you learn how to hand express, you’re able to express breastmilk wherever and whenever you need to!
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@caitlyncarter3879 Жыл бұрын

Just had my baby and bought a random breastfeeding course out of desperation… I should have just come here first!! Bridget is the best!!

@soniaansari8161 3 жыл бұрын

I listened to you a lot in my pregnancy. Now my baby is 8mo and again listening to you feels nostalgic. You're doing great. Thank you!

@vwtrghldifuhert9865 Жыл бұрын

5:57 minutes in to get to the part on how to hand express

@brigettemary7640 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased a video series from a lactation consultant and midwife. This video is far better!

@farrukhahmad555 Жыл бұрын

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@danielle4047 3 жыл бұрын

THIS VIDEO IS GOLD!!! I was able to feed my twins in NICU two days after my c section I love your videos and enjoyed watching since I was pregnant. Thank you so much for this

@dailydoseofmedicinee 3 жыл бұрын

Breastfeeding Tips For New Mothers 1) Anticipate Your Baby's Desires 2) Let Your Baby Determine How Often And How Long To Nurse 3) Get Comfortable While Nursing. 4) Relax. 5) Help Your Baby Find The Right Position. 6) Don't Be Alarmed, Leaking Is Natural. 7) Take Care Of Your Skin 8) Don't Worry, You'll Have Enough Milk.👍

@zahrakashif4515 3 жыл бұрын

@Daily Dose of Medicine I stopped breastfeeding 5 months ago because the supply dropped.. Can I relactate? Will it work?

@SJTJ 3 жыл бұрын

You don’t always have enough milk and sometimes you do need to worry. Talk to your doctor if you are worried you aren’t producing enough milk, please don’t just assume that you will make more/enough or that your baby is “just fussy”....I ended up having Sheehans and my milk would have never been enough and I DID need to worry....

@dailydoseofmedicinee 3 жыл бұрын

@@zahrakashif4515 All women can breastfeed any time. It's psychological, hormones are changing quickly. Breastfeeding is so important for baby's cognitive function.

@Acsana 3 жыл бұрын

When you barely produce an ounce of breast milk after pumping for 30 minutes, yeah, you need to worry since it’s not enough to satiate baby.

@amyvanrijn1116 3 жыл бұрын

@@Acsana some people don't respond to the pump. I produce plenty but if I pump I only get 1 ounce between both breast. Seeking a lactation consultant is so crucial.

@AINTIMCLEANN 2 жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful! I had to learn to hand-express when my lil babe was 14 months because I got a really clogged pore and had to stop nursing from one side for a few days. I was totally trying to slide my hand down, this makes so much more sense!

@gabiars6175 3 жыл бұрын

I gave birth 3 days ago, first child 🎉my nipples and breas hurt so much, you are savior 💖💖💖💖

@tkj793 2 жыл бұрын

Listening to this the second time around made me feel so emotional! 38 weeks pregnant here with baby number 2 and second pregnancy has been horrific. It’s nice to be reminded of how wonderful my first pregnancy and BFing journey was, largely due to the confidence and information your videos gave me ♥️

@theonlykzerb Ай бұрын

Bridgett !!!! You are amazing ! I am 38 weeks pregnant with my 2nd and after finding this video, i have successfully been squeezing our colostrum 🎉

@shawnahelmuth3861 2 жыл бұрын

You are such a great educator. Simple, to the point, easy to follow. Great info in the references too. I’m an RN, IBCLC and was looking for a video to explain to my daughter about hand expression she could watch since I wasn’t with her.

@farrukhahmad555 Жыл бұрын

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@kmk3333 2 ай бұрын

Right after my csection the nurse asked if I could express a little, thanks to you I was able to on my first try! The nurse said I made it look easy. Baby latched right away and we've been nursing strong for 5 weeks now ❤

@choudhuryislam6708 3 жыл бұрын

Could you please do a video on relactation and how we can get our supply back after months

@evawilkins1864 3 жыл бұрын

I am 7 weeks ppd. My milk really never came in because my child was tongue tied! So about 2 weeks ago I started just pumping - only getting 1 to 1.5 oz per side ish - I will pump an hour. Can I increase milk at 7 ppd

@kindestmilk 3 жыл бұрын

Handexpression is such a useful breastfeeding tool and helps to overcome many breastfeeding challenges. So useful to know how to do it! 👍

@thecaswells503 8 ай бұрын

Just gave birth to our 1st and she's on IVs for low blood sugar. Even though we cant breast feed directly Im grateful to be able to express and still provide her nutrients while she stabilizes. This info is so helpful in getting the most I can! Reminder to myself and other mommas to take breaks and dont overexert yourself, a little goes a long way and youre doing a great job!

@eileenng6691 2 жыл бұрын

You helped me so much during my pregnancy and birth! I’m having a hard time nursing and you’re helping me again, thank you!

@Rk8701 3 жыл бұрын

Wish this would have been taught in the hospital!

@rosebud71590 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This is so helpful, I want to have a successful breastfeeding journey with baby #2!

@andreaot178 3 жыл бұрын

I struggled a lot with nursing baby #1. Although I went on to breastfeed for over 2 years, we went through every issue including mastitis, tongue tie, nursing strikes, supply issues. Baby #2 is now 4 months and we've had zero issues. And she is super chubby. All this to say, I hope you have this experience the second time around too!

@rosebud71590 3 жыл бұрын

Andrea OT thank you so much! So encouraging to read. My daughter and I ended the journey at 4 months. Not what I wanted but it was so hard!

@dksarabia 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Almost 39 weeks any day now !

@kari527 10 ай бұрын

Finallyyyy! Someone that simplified this! Thank you so much!

@lavenderloco 7 ай бұрын

I just wanna thank you for you labor breath workouts. It helped me so much with my birth 3 years ago❤😊 did the moo breath and not even long the head was out😅 when the nurse got to me she told me to hold on❤ 😂rushed me tp the delivery room within 5 minute he was out. All natural birth😊

@ChiiSan09 3 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you. They didnt explain hand expression that well to me at hospital, this was more thorough.

@AnnaColeman20 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video and mentoring to push back the breast a little. That was the thing I didn't do, but after seeing it in your video it worked!

@farrukhahmad555 Жыл бұрын

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@TashikaCruz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! It is incredibly informative, clear and easy to follow. It helped me jump start my breast milk for my baby!

@dearsierra4913 3 жыл бұрын

My baby was in the NICU for over two weeks right after birth. I ended up being so busy and preoccupied that I kept missing my two hour mark for pumping throughout the day, and now my milk supply is suffering. It’s depressing and I feel so frustrated.

@kelceewatkins4477 2 жыл бұрын

Currently Going Through The Same Thing. Does It Get Better? Did Anything Help Your Supply?

@jenniferwalizer724 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I was suggest to do before baby because of being gestational diabetic and having a home birth.

@angelicatrejo5465 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Bridget, I love your turorials, I'm a new mama and I've been following you since I was 5 months pregnant, I am gettint close to the end of my breastfeeding journey and I'm terrified! I want to stop but don't know how, I just don't want to get sick! Do you have a video on this topic??? Thank you!

@schelbylee 3 жыл бұрын

Just wondering why you think you would get sick? Do women normally get sick when they stop breast feeding?

@NaoVlogs 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! ALOT with my first one it was so difficult to breastfeed I wasn't diabetic and my baby had low blood sugar and fed her with formula I'm relearning for my second this is so helpful!!!! Many blessings

@Lolee56 9 ай бұрын

I personally found using a manual pump or Haakaa to be a lot more easier for me and although some droplets got stuck of the sides that I couldn’t collect, I’d still get about 5-8 1ml syringes per session which I thought was more than enough

@CaringWithCarrie Ай бұрын

Was this while you were still pregnant? You just suction the Haakaa on and let it sit?

@SamanthaURen Жыл бұрын

Sometimes I see pictures of women expressing for like 15 min and getting 3 ml and I express so much longer and maybe get .1 in a sitting. 37 weeks but not going to give up. Thanks for the video

@nimuejennings6588 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this was so informative! I am still in my birth doula training and have not learned this yet! Thanks ❤️

@farrukhahmad555 Жыл бұрын

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@brantmiller2705 Жыл бұрын

My goodness they're perfect 😊 thank you for sharing

@rinasmitty 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 33 weeks today! I’m vlogging my experience as I go

@ilpandhlm 3 жыл бұрын

When should one start hand expression milk in third trimester? And if one starts early in third trimester then i am assuming one will have to freeze colostrum after each milk express session,therefore assuming will end up with lot of colustrum syringes. How many colustrum syringes should one aim for before delivery. Thanks!

@ShayNayNay23 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful!! Thank you for posting it!

@pacerspackersandrants7291 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this in my life. Thank you.

@LuvableTyraBaby Жыл бұрын

I hand expressed! Thank you 😊

@rebekaheager9518 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 32 weeks. When should I start doing this? This is my third baby, and while I have always been able to breast feed for the first four months, my supply drops sharply after that. I’ve been trying to find strategies to keep my supply up this whole pregnancy.

@BridgetTeyler 3 жыл бұрын

I'd wait until 36-37 weeks to begin expressing

@karolina2406 Жыл бұрын

I am refreshing before baby #2 and had no idea I was not supposed to squeeze / rub towards the nipple. Thank you!

@farrukhahmad555 Жыл бұрын

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@paccodoo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!! This has been a lifesaver!

@Monicamcs 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos! How can I give my baby breast milk in a bottle without risking her later rejecting my breast? I’m using Comotomo bottle. I am now exclusively breastfeeding after having to formular feed the first week of life because of low milk supply. I had a hard time having my baby leave the bottle and now I’m scared to pump and give it to her in a bottle.

@BettyBarnyard Жыл бұрын

This video is so helpful! Do I have to wait until I start leaking to hand express or is this something I can do at the end of 3rd trimester (my provider said 36 weeks) even if I'm not leaking?

@farrukhahmad555 Жыл бұрын

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@bailygarin2494 8 ай бұрын

If you freeze the colostrum, what is the safest way to bring it back to a liquid/how early should it be taken out of the freezer?

@brd2122 3 жыл бұрын

Could you also remove the plunger from the syringe and catch the milk directly into the syringe? That method would require you to put the plunger back on, flip the syringe over so the air is at the pointy end, and push the excess air out. You might lose a bit of milk when you push the air out, but I think it would be less than transferring the milk from the spoon.

@BridgetTeyler 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely think that would work! Great idea!

@beki1033 Жыл бұрын

I've been trying to hand express for a week now and only getting 1 drop 2 at the most with every try. So much harder than I thought it would be. And that's after an hour of trying. Can't get anything at all out my left boob either only out my right.

@Riverblue101 3 жыл бұрын

Is there point in relactation. I’m trying. He’s 6 months. He had tongue tie colic and has now settled. I had zero support even getting help now I haven’t had a reply in nearly four weeks x

@andream385 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I was expressing to relieve engorgement but pulling toward the nipple instead of squeezing the fingers together....what a difference! How can I feed my baby the extra milk so I don't waste it without causing nipple confusion or impacting supply?

@iyanaanderson1381 3 жыл бұрын

How many weeks pregnant should I start? And what If it's more watery than honey like?

@charlottedragon6855 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know you couldn't do more than 5-10 min each side session.. is there any cons to have done more than that? Can it trigger labour?

@VickmaryOFICIAL 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@ferliesacarolino8630 3 жыл бұрын

Can i hand express at the same time pump?

@punaheledalde1214 3 жыл бұрын

Hi second baby on the way in 3 weeks. I’m hoping to be proactive about breastfeeding and bringing my milk in early as it was so difficult for the first one. I’m going to start hand expressing soon. But do you recommend taking any supplements or starting to eat milk cookies now?

@lifeofdadYT 3 жыл бұрын

Use the hospitals lactation consultants if baby hasn’t come yet! They are super helpful.

@Crowned_129 Жыл бұрын

39+1 ftm here! Wanted to induce labor so tried hand expressing couple days ago and I was amazed that it was coming out! I was keep squeezing to get the most out of it for good 30min. I think. Now I feel the sides of my boob are bruised.. is this okay?

@yolandaromero2242 Жыл бұрын

My baby is going to be 3 months and ive only been able to produce 2 ounces the most when i pump and barely enough when i breastfeed because of low supply. At the 3 month stage, is it too late to try to increase my supply?

@Xokitten Жыл бұрын

Should I try even without syringes I’m 38 weeks

@itsMissyCutie 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bridget thank you for this video :) I'm a new first time mom to be in December, so at what point can i hand express? Thank you

@BridgetTeyler 3 жыл бұрын

I'd wait until 36-37 weeks!

@itsMissyCutie 3 жыл бұрын

@@BridgetTeyler Thank you :)

@Cactikeeperr 2 жыл бұрын

I really struggled with “mommy wrist” and I feel like hand expressing made it worse if not was caused it.

@mimprincesa 2 жыл бұрын

Im still pregnant but hand expression made me feel like my hands are arthritic now

@madisonclark6615 2 жыл бұрын

If you hand express colostrum before baby comes will your body still produce it after baby is born for the necessary time?

@SMcB96 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 39+3 and my colostrum has never been thick, it’s always been quite watery but sticky. And it’s a very clear/pale yellow colour... is that normal? I thought it was normal but you’re saying colostrum is thick so I’m questioning if there’s something wrong with mine 👀

@jetadorexx 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 37+3 and mines watery From memory mine was the same with my first bubba 🙂

@Melissa-dd7ys 3 жыл бұрын

I believe like many things dealing with the human body, some variation is completely normal. If you're concerned talk to your ob or a lactation consultant.

@BridgetTeyler 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone's milk is different! Colostrum before birth is sometimes that white-ish color and then as you start getting more mature milk it will likely turn to a thick yellow color! I wouldn't worry, but if you can't stop thinking about it, talk to a health care professional who you're already working with!

@fyntoh1743 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bridget, I have a question that I would appreciate if you could advise me! Today I had a ramen outside and I might have accidentally ingested plastic from it. May I ask if I could continue to breastfeed my baby? She is about 6 month old.. Thank you.

@shelbylandrum7401 2 жыл бұрын

These comments are so rude. Your video is perfect.

@CaringWithCarrie Ай бұрын

I’ve tried every video on KZfaq and my hands are too small and breasts too big for this to work. 😢

@healingkatlyn99 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link to the syringe orange part?

@anshulgupta9203 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Can we give the colostrum to the baby after some days also ?

@rice517 2 жыл бұрын

What no

@kristianleigh5261 Жыл бұрын

I tried this for the first time and the only thing that is coming out is a clear/whitish tinted liquid. I’ve been leaking this same substance since I was about 25 weeks pregnant

@zahrakashif4515 3 жыл бұрын

I stopped breastfeeding 5 months ago.. Is it possible to relactate? Will it work?

@titaemira 7 ай бұрын

My midwife told me that expressing before birth is not advised and it's backdated

@madisonclark6615 2 жыл бұрын

When you are tandem feeding. Will your body still produce colostrum for the new baby?

@AC-qc4un Жыл бұрын

Yes

@astridannelesano9243 3 жыл бұрын

4:46

@shank7342 3 жыл бұрын

Can you put a 9 month old baby back ?I really want my baby back to BF than EP :( I stopped BF when baby's at 2 months and been EP for 7 months now but really want baby to relatch what should I do?

@shetoasty7102 3 жыл бұрын

I've read that nipple simulation can also induce labor and its supposed to be pretty effective or something. I'm no professional though that was like online reading.

@breastfeedingchampions8249 3 жыл бұрын

It can help with oxytocin release which is the hormone that causes the uterus to contract so it definitely plays a part :)

@alicsakurai 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bridget, my due date is this Wednesday (Sep 16) and I am expressing everyday but it looks like a clear liquid. Is it supposed to look like that? I thought it would look quite yellowish.

@BridgetTeyler 3 жыл бұрын

It might be due to your diet- everyone's milk looks a bit different!

@alicsakurai 3 жыл бұрын

Bridget Teyler Thank you so much for your reply. I don’t eat a bad diet but does this mean I’m lacking in some nutrients?

@hebebebe139 3 жыл бұрын

I seem to make mad amounts of colostrum, around 3ml a session, I started at 36 weeks and I have about 30 full syringes. I'm high risk so taking it to hospital with me, but can I make use of all my other syringes after? Is it possible to just add alongside feeds every day after birth? Or save for if baby has a cold in the future?

@watersfakeplants 3 жыл бұрын

Yes using syringes the nurses gave me this very thin flexible straw to insert into the corner of baby's mouth while I was breast feeding. This supplemented my daughter's feeding and helped maintain her weight.

@hebebebe139 3 жыл бұрын

@@watersfakeplants thank you, the tube is a great idea I'll have to source one 😊 I was hoping could donate it but can't with my medication, so looks like baby is going to get lots of antibodies 😂

@MA-sx1xt 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if this is still helpful but you could take it in a cooler and then use a finger feeder when needed

@TracyLCook-nx1ji 3 ай бұрын

Not working

@rosemarygarner7862 Жыл бұрын

What if my milk doesn’t come in and my baby needs more calories than colostrum?

@sweetkaeson1081 3 жыл бұрын

I had to EP for 13 months with my first. Definitely trying to get the new baby to do boob this time

@breastfeedingchampions8249 3 жыл бұрын

Determination is one of the best tools :D

@sweetkaeson1081 3 жыл бұрын

@@breastfeedingchampions8249 definitely so far the new baby is latching. I hope it stays that way. I get nervous anytime she doesn’t latch though

@mimprincesa 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone else getting 0.05ml a or less each session even a week into expressing? Idk why it is not increasing like it does for others. ):

@nymcbikers6400 Жыл бұрын

For coffee

@RinSwitzer 8 ай бұрын

I just want to say I'm not pregnant I'm not a mom I need videos on how to release it hurts my dude

@lizpunzalan8188 3 жыл бұрын

Too much hand movements tho ..... so distracting 🙁

@bre_mckookie554 Жыл бұрын

….distracting to who?

@BeanDar 3 жыл бұрын

Omg get to the point dude 😂

@Joyfulminimalist 3 жыл бұрын

Please stop talking and just tell me the damn techniques.. (sorry, clogged duct moodiness)

@jeremyimes6734 3 жыл бұрын

Why didn’t you show us?

@loredanagiosu-bp2xb Жыл бұрын

You talk to much you know right?

@johannemesidor-dorsainvil651 11 ай бұрын

It’s filthy! Get ready made formula

@GinaxMusic Жыл бұрын

I was told by a doctor that it’s unnecessary to hand express because colostrum doesn’t come in until after birth so I’m confused 🫤

@IamKatieWilkinson 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 37 + 3 and I tried hand expressing for 45 mins and absolutely nothing came out 🥺😔

@Aj-michele 3 жыл бұрын

That’s normal, especially if it’s your first