Hospital-style pumps are the best quality, and can be rented or borrowed on a monthly basis. I recommend a hospital-grade pump if you'll need to stop nursing your baby and pumpfor more than a few days. If you decide to purchase a pump, look for one that mimics a baby's suckling. A pump should be easy to clean, assemble, and operate, and it should run quietly.
Some women prefer to express milk by hand.
Place your hand on your breast, and squeeze the milk ducts under the areola , the dark area around your nipple. Learn more about choosing the right breast pump . As with any source of medical or health care information, you should as a preliminary matter satisfy yourself that the credentials and experience of the source are suitable. The information provided through the Ask the Experts service is a general educational aid designed to help you discuss your unique medical or health concerns with your physician or qualified health care provider. You should not rely on the information as a substitute for personal medical or health care advice, or for diagnosis or treatment purposes.