pumping-how do i get it all out???

[amurray]

I have started to pump once a day to build up a bit of a supply for the times when we might be out or if someone else needs to feed baby girl for whatever reason. So this morning I pumped until the milk stopped coming out but I noticed that one breast still felt like it had milk in it since it had a harder spot.... not as hard as it was when milk first came in but I can just tell there was still a good bit in there.

I tried a bit of massage but I don't know what the heck I'm doing... any advice or no big deal?? I am going to feed her on that breast when she wakes and see what happens but in the mean time I am just looking for a bit of advice.


Thanks

 

[missbabes]

I get the same thing at times, and what I find is massaging from behind any lumps towards the nipple whilst pumping does the job quite well.

 

[Srrme]

I always hand expressed until the milk stopped. I can't remember ever feeling like there was anything left afterward though.