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Me! Totally with you I am 39 weeks today and going in for a section on Thursday! I haven’t’t been able to collect any. My midwife has said not to worry as some women can’t until baby arrives and it has not impact on your ability to produce milk. Try not to let it worry. Try a warm bath or shower if you haven’t already xx

Thanks nice to know not alone, been worried about not having any for her. I always try in the bath as most relaxing and comfortable place. Xx

I was a bit deflated as I wanted some to make after the section a little easier on me but it will be okay. My sister collected lots after my niece was born by c section. So it isn’t the be all and end all. Keep trying as you never know x

It took me over a week of trying every day to eventually get some. Warm bath or shower followed by being relaxed. The turning point t for me was closing my eyes for 5 mins and thinking about my baby. You need the oxytocin to help and it really did help! Give it a try but also don't be hard on yourself if you can't get any x

I was having the same issue and my midwife told me today to think about my baby, and look at scans etc! She also told me not to worry or panic if I can’t xx

Maybe try using a pump? I have collected about 40ml using a pump, but i started leaking at 34 weeks

I never managed yo get any with my first and as soon as she was born by emergency c section I managed to collect it and save it all for her while she was in NICU. She breastfed for two years. This time around I’m not even stressing myself out by trying!

I’m with you here Laura. I’m 39 weeks and have had no luck and I can tell you I’ve tried it all. I have to stop because I started to upset myself and my midwife told me not to worry about it