Wash your hands
Find a clean container to collect the milk
Sit comfortably and relax your shoulders
Gently massage your breast
Place your thumb above the nipple and your fingers below it, forming a C shape
Press back toward your chest wall
Compress your thumb and fingers together
Release and repeat in a steady rhythm
Move your fingers around the breast to empty different areas
Switch to the other breast when milk flow slows
Repeat the process until milk flow stops
Store the milk safely after expressing