Expressing breast milk by breast pumping occurs when a lactating mother using a manual or electric breast pump attached to her nipples, apply and release suction to her nipples allowing breast milk to flow steadily into an attached container, usually feeding bottles. The freshly pumped milk is then stored and preserved in the sealed container to later feed an infant. Nursing mothers often pump breast milk if they spend significant amount of hours away from their infants before returning to them.
In Australia - The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (SDA) makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person because of their sex, gender identity, intersex status, sexual orientation, marital or relationship status, family responsibilities, because they are pregnant or might become pregnant or because they are breastfeeding.
A woman has the right to breastfeed in public places, where ever she is allowed to be with without harassment or discrimination. This includes using a breast pump or expressing milk by hand.
Expressing breast milk by breast pumping occurs when a lactating mother using a manual or electric breast pump attached to her nipples, apply and release suction to her nipples allowing breast milk to flow steadily into an attached container, usually feeding bottles. The freshly pumped milk is then stored and preserved in the sealed container to later feed an infant. Nursing mothers often pump breast milk if they spend significant amount of hours away from their infants before returning to them.