Hand expression

Hi mummies, is hand expression supposed to be painful? I saw a LC today. she told me it’s normal to be painful and to expect bruises.

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Mm.. I did some hand expression for my first daughter for the first 2 days.. didn’t get any bruises. Used a bit of hot pack and massage, then gently squeezed and the colostrum came out. After day 3, my supply kicked in, then I stopped hand expression already (used electric pump subsequently for milk storage)

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Yes, it will be painful if you have engorgement issues. You need to use warm compress and massage before doing hand expression. It will take some practice

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