" I was recently at a support group
observing and the IBLCLC went up to some of the mothers and squeezed their
nipple.  I presume she did this to see if the mother had milk but I am
wondering if there is another reason."

Squeezing the nipple won't get milk.  I have seen mothers assume that
squeezing the nipple was part of hand expression but it doesn't get ya anything and
may cause pain.  Hand expression, particularly by others, does not tell you
anything about milk supply.
Valerie W. McClain, IBCLC



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