# Podcast | The Hidden Power of Hand Expression in Breastfeeding Success

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Podcast: [The Evolve Lactation Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-evolve-lactation-podcast-7095072)
Published: 2026-04-06T19:24:32+00:00
Episode link: https://ibclcinca.substack.com/p/podcast-the-hidden-power-of-hand
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The Hidden Power of Hand Expression in Breastfeeding Success Olena Dobczansky and Christine Staricka are back sharing practical insights from how to normalize hand expression for both professionals and parents to the urgent need for clear language and community-based support that honor the embodied experience of breastfeeding. We break down how current marketing, technology, and policy choices often undermine natural breastfeeding processes. Maternal and infant health suffer when we neglect simple, free, effective tools like hand expression and skin-to-skin that can profoundly impact long-term breastfeeding outcomes. This episode reinforces the importance of manual techniques rooted in intuition and embodiment—crucial not only for immediate relief but for nurturing confidence and resilience in new moms. This episode is essential listening for professionals aiming to elevate care, parents seeking empowerment, and advocates committed to preserving the ancestral wisdom of breastfeeding. If you're ready to challenge the status quo and embrace a more embodied, practical approach—this is your blueprint. Christine Staricka, IBCLC, is a holistic lactation expert known for her advocacy of embodied breastfeeding practices and systems-level change. Olena Dobczansky is an experienced RN and IBCLC dedicated to integrating science, communication, and community to improve lactation support worldwide. Note: This episode emphasizes the importance of embodied support tools like hand expression, systemic communication, and community-based practices to foster a healthier, more inclusive breastfeeding culture. Be sure to share your thoughts and contribute to ongoing dialogue! http://www.thefirst100hours.com - Book & Free Guide Follow, Rate, and Review the Evolve Lactation Podcast right her…

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