Colostrum
Hi mamas, first time mum and now 38 weeks. I’m planning to breastfeed but I haven’t had any luck with colostrum and I’m starting to worry?
Is there any tips out there or any advice would be so appreciated 😅
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I tried hand expressing with no luck, then ordered a hand pump (for use after baby is here) and put it on to test the flange size and noticed that drops were forming after three short pumps, so then I went back to hand expressing. Very small amounts to begin with, but keep going and you’ll get there :) Have a hot shower first, then massage your entire boob. It really helps to get it flowing!
Just keep massaging and expressing everyday same time.
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Don’t worry, sometimes Colostrum is showing up later on (39/40 weeks) or sometimes just after giving a birth. My sister didn’t pump any before, and after giving birth she had plenty almost straight away. First of all don’t stress :) and try warm compress and to massage them before you try, apparently it helps. I want to give it a go in a week or two time when I’m 38/39 weeks. Good luck and relax 🙂👌🏼