Harvesting colostrum
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It’s such a beautiful moment. I literally told everyone on my cycle when I harvested my first 0.4ml, lol… yes I feel some contractions when doing it but it’s totally okay
Yeah I always get cramps/ contractions after collecting :) they never progress in intensity/ get any closer together. But they can be pretty intense :) xx but good job! I was so excited when I collected my first 1ml the other day :) xx
I have been collecting for 3 days and not getting any contractions. I did manually the first day and then with the breast pump
@Siobhan I’m 38+3 today and it was my first attempt. I took part in a breastfeeding course who demonstrated how to collect (watch videos on YouTube to help you) but you pretty much have to press against your chest with a ‘c shape hand’ and squeeze. More comes out each time! It’s such an amazing moment!
@gaelle Same - no contractions this time round, let’s see how it progresses!
@Sarah did you have like a hot shower/bath first before collecting?
@Shar Tayla yes I did! I think having a warm shower and then doing it straight away makes a difference and also try to massage a little before hand too - it helped me a lot!
I’ve gotten quite abit already but had no contractions after xx
@Sarah thank you hun!! I think that’s what I need to try next time around probably!! X
How far along are you and how did you manage to do it? I’m 36+2 and my midwife told me today to start from 37 weeks but I’ve got no idea what to do 😂 x