How to pump your breast milk
Everything you need to know about expressing your breast milk and choosing the most suitable breast pump for you.
Discover the different breast pumping options and techniques to express your milk.
Sources
https://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/pumping-and-breastmilk-storage.html (Accessed December 29 2016)
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/HomeHealthandConsumer/ConsumerProducts/BreastPumps/ucm061965.htm (Accessed December 29 2016)
Last revised: November, 2016
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