Colostrum collecting
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It isn't working for me either and I've been having the shower beforehand, massaging etc. 37 weeks today. But I'm gonna keep trying
We started last night and managed to get 0.5ml but took a good 1/2hr. Keep trying, definitely worth it!
I can’t do it by hand so I have been using a hand pump 😅 but I know that isn’t recommended
@Dominika did you manage to get anything from it? My partner doesn't want it to induce labor
@Rachel tbh after I started pumping I started getting cramps but I want this baby out 🤣🤣 and I got 3ml on the first pump and then 1.7ml so doing a lot better than I did with my haakaa xx
Just tried for the first time today. Took a while I did the massage for a good 10 mins and managed to collect just over 2ml so I don’t think that’s bad for the first attempt. Quick question though if possible. What’s the best way to store it? I have the noobs silicone collector kit so do I just freeze the whole collector part or does it need bagging aswell? I am due my c section in 10 days so I assume it would need to be frozen rather than just put in the fridge? Also can you collect more than once a day? I am 37+3. Sorry for all the questions FTM gestational diabetes and Crohn’s disease 😮💨 x
Start with a nice warm shower or bath so your body is warmed up! You can also use a hot water bottle on each boob for a few mins. Then start by slowly massaging each boob using your hand in a C shape around the nipple and massage towards the nipple. This worked for me and I’ve managed to get 50 mil so far!