Expressing Milk Before Giving Birth: About prenatal breast milk expression - 10/2025

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Expressing Milk Before Giving Birth: About prenatal breast milk expression

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Abstract

This handout explains why and how to express milk before having your baby. Talk with your provider before you start to hand-express your breast milk, to make sure it is a good option for you.

Author

Lactation Services/Maternity and Infant Center

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2018

Revision Date

10/2025

Print Abstract

General Subject

Pregnancy, Childbirth, & Infant Care

Specific Subject/Keyword

Breastfeeding

Breast

Breast Engorgement

Breast Care

Infant Nutrition

Languages

English

PE Number

PE1422