I gave it a go for the first time tonight, after a warm shower, very chilled and relaxed, did all the massage first.
After 10 minutes, my nipple did get wet and the tiniest bit came out but not anything like enough to catch or would even be called a drop.
Am I doing something wrong? Anyone else experience the same but ended up being able to capture some?
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I’ve tried for the first time tonight after a bath too. I had the same experience as you. Tiniest drop and don’t understand how to get it in the syringe either 😩

I'm 5 days in and still the same. Have tried lots of different methods too. I have been told though it doesn't mean it won't happen and be what yoir milk supply is like

I have nothing, not even a drop, and I'm over 37 weeks. It is so disheartening.. but from what I've read, some people don't get any until baby is born

Try for 10 mins up to three times a day, but don’t stress if it doesn’t come might just need a little longer to come, I can harvest on one side but the other prefers the Hakka but took a while to get any out but now I have managed with more ease, sounds silly but watching YouTube video ect can help and there is so many techniques for different people xx

I’ve been collecting in a sterilised teaspoon and then my husband syringes it from the teaspoon for me

that’s a good idea. I’ll try that. Thank you 😊

Sounds like you’re doing all the right things! It can take a while so be patient. Bath, massage oil, cup of tea so you’re nice and relaxed and slow squeezes.

2 more weeks & i can try.Didnt get any at all with my son tho but milk & colostrum came in fine 2 days post birth so i wont stress myself if it doesnt happen.
Brought a haakkaa so i'll try hand expreds first then use that see if it makes any difference.