In a message dated 4/25/2003 4:00:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes:

> Fellow Lactnetters often comment on the effectiveness of hand expression vs.
> other methods of milk removal. Many, such as Pam, feel strongly about the
> benefits.

OK, I mainly work with MOT/MOM--but not all. When I bring up hand expression as an option, most totally dismiss it. (I also frequently suggest it is possible to BF without ever expressing/pumping, depending on the situation, of course! Just today, so many think they MUST pump. And expression probably would work as well for those situations, but I find most still want some sort of pump.) Mine is not to wonder why--as long as it's realistic for the BF/lactation goals, I'm for whatever works for the particular dyad!


> My own experience is a little different. I used hand expression
> routinely every am, once my babies were taking cereal, to
> mix with it.

Ah, that brings back memories. I did that, too, with cereal at first.

Karen

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