Gabriella on Instagram: "Hand expression isn’t just a “backup” to pumping — it’s a powerful skill every breastfeeding parent should have 💛 You might hand express when: • You’re collecting colostrum in pregnancy • Milk is coming in and the breasts feel tight • Baby is sleepy or struggling to latch • You need to soften the areola before a feed • You’re separated from your baby • You’re trying to boost milk flow during a feed • You miss a feeding and don’t have a pump Sometimes hands work better t