In order to strengthen lactation, how often should you be expressed? To enhance lactation should be expressed several times a day, in between feedings. Try to express all the milk at the same time. And do not worry that the baby will not be left to feed. Milk in the breast arrives on the principle: "demand generates consumption," so that the child will not remain hungry. But all the same directly before feeding it is not necessary to be expressed.
How long can I store the expressed milk in the refrigerator? Not more than two days. By the way, experts say that in the freezer of an ordinary refrigerator, milk will last for up to two weeks, and in the freezer in a stationary refrigerator - even up to a year. But when stored, the milk container should be very tightly closed. Be sure to write on the capacity of the date of expressing the milk.
Is it better to decant by hand or with a breast pump? Watching how often you are decanting. If not too often, and from time to time - this can be done with your hands. But in the case when you have to decant almost all the time, it is better to buy a breast pump.
If there was a stagnation of milk, do you need to decant to the last drop? Not necessary. Express in this case until the breast becomes soft.
In what cases do you need to express the milk, but when can you do without it? If you do not have any problems with lactation, the baby is good at sucking and eating, and you are always with the baby, then no need to decode. But there are three situations in which one can not do without expressing.
The situation is the first. You need to leave the house for a while, and you do not want the child to eat at that time with the mixture. In this case, you need to express the milk from the calculation of 150 ml. for one feeding.
The second situation. You want to strengthen lactation, because you feel that you have little milk and the child does not consume enough.
The situation is third. You are hurt and uncomfortable because the chest is full, or you have groped for the hardness and feel pain.
What should I store expressed milk? Best for these purposes are suitable special bottles or bags, for this purpose and intended (they can be found in a pharmacy or a specialized store). But in case you do not have such containers, you can completely do with ordinary glass jars. Naturally, they should be very well washed, carefully sterilized and dry wiped out. Do not use all kinds of chemical detergents for washing children's jars and bottles. You can do without washing with hot water and boiling.
Is it necessary to boil the expressed milk before giving it to the baby?
There is no such need. It will be enough just to warm the milk a little. For this you can buy a special heater. If not available, take a saucepan of hot water and put a container of milk in it. In order to check the temperature of the milk, drip it on your wrist. If it is body temperature, then it can be given to a crumb. Do not try milk from the bottle itself - your germs do not need a baby.