Adding a few minutes of hand expression after pumping can make a surprisingly meaningful difference in milk supply. While your pump should do a great job of removing milk, sometimes they leave available milk behind. This extra stimulation can boost prolactin levels (your milk-making hormone), encourages more effective milk removal, and can lead to increased supply over time. Even 2–5 minutes of hand expression can help collect additional milk and gradually signal your body to produce more. It’s

When I tell you that both hands-on-pumping and hand expression can be a game changer in your breastfeeding journey, it’s no exaggeration! One study by Dr. Jane Morton showed that hand expressing colostrum at least 6 times per day in the first 3 days postpartum combined with massaging while pumping thereafter, increased later milk production by 48%! The milk fat content was nearly DOUBLE the average as well. ⁣ ⁣ The researchers believe the triple combination of hands on pumping (massaging, compre