Studies show that antenatal hand expression:
✔️ May reduce formula use
✔️ Supports exclusive breastfeeding
✔️ Is safe to begin at 36 weeks—even for people with diabetes (DAME Trial)
What we’re still studying:
🔬 Does it improve long-term milk supply?
🍼 Does it help with latch confidence?
🏥 Can it shorten NICU stays for at-risk newborns?
Science is catching up to what many parents already know: knowledge is power, and practice builds peace.
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