Colostrum collecting

I’ve been told by the midwife to use a warm flannel x

Wheat bag or hot water bottle on each breast for 5 mins helped me

I don't put any heat on mine or shower or bath and i manage to get at least two syringes full each time. I literally just sit in bed, put on music or a show to watch and massage each breast for a couple of minutes and then go. If the supply stops, another short massage gets it going again. I personally didn't like trying in the bath or post shower and have found it isn't necessary.

Massage techniques I use are gently neading with a closed fist from your chest down to the nipple and then stroking with your full hand from chest to nipple. This warms them up anyway and helps to supply get going 👍

Warm flannel can help but once you get going, you probably won't need the heat at all.

I haven't tried in/after the bath at all. I find using a warm microwaveable what bag on them for about 5 mins before and a 5 min massage works x

Thank you! I’ve managed to get a small amount again which I’ve put in a syringe but it’s not even worthy of being stored 🥲 will try again in the morning

I had the same! I managed 0.3 day 1, 0.2 day 2, barely 0.1 day 3 and then 3 syringes the next day and again the next onwards. It gets better. Don't overthink it too much and get in your head about it - I know I was. But the supply does start to increase and you master your technique. If it helps, I think I was also squeezing too far away from the nipple the first couple of days too! Keep massaging and it will come!

Go back and forth between both boobs you can store it in same syringe x

I'm still getting more from my right than my left. Supply is slower in the left cause I focussed on the right at first so I do think it will improve...you just have to keep at it!

I think any amount is great to be stored! Even a drop. It feels a bit silly but my first go I got 0.01ml and still stored it. Small wins, as I know not everyone is able to collect any x

Also make sure you are well hydrated before and during trying. If you are dehydrated it could slow it down. I always drink a massive bottle of water whilst doing it.