Colostrum

0.5ml for the first time is really good. First time I tried I literally got nothing and was super deflated.

I’ve found perseverance is key. I’m day 3 now and the more I do it the easier it is.

Things that help me is hot water bottle 5-10 mins beforehand and then a 1-2 minute massage before I event start.

Don’t be disheartened, it’ll happen and just remember not everyone can but it doesn’t predict your milk supply etc.

You got this 🙌🏽

After my first was born I had to hand express colostrum first couple of days and I struggled to get more than 0.1 / 0.2 at a time so definitely don't be disappointed with 0.5mls 😊

It’s chuffin hard work, I’ve never done it before and I considered giving it a go the other night and after about five min of only getting one drop I gave up! 😂 fourth baby and no issues with breastfeeding so not stressing myself out over it when I probably don’t really need to be doing it 😂
Don’t feel deflated, it’s takes time and perseverance plus 0.5 is brilliant! X

As a first time mam I’ve never done this before and I have no idea how to do it🙈 but I’m hoping to breastfeed also but I’ve not had any milk come in yet, but not going to worry to much about it atm x

Thank you all! I’ve actually now managed to get another 1ml!!!!
The best advice I can give is massage for 2 mins before hand. Make sure you’re nice & warm! Then feel back from the n*pple until it feels different & gently squeeze :)