Colostrum expression
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@Steph ah makes sense. But I’m scheduled for a C-section in 5 days 😅 so I started expressing colostrum today.
I did google it though and it did say can cause contractions that won’t lead to anything it’s just the hormone being released that does it… so I don’t really know 😅 All the best with your c section
@Steph awww thanks Steph!! 😊 wish you the best too!
It’s safe to express from 37 weeks with your providers approval it’s normal to contract after/during expression nipple stimulation is known to cause contractions as long as they don’t continue for long after it’s completely normal and safe x
I get Braxton Hicks when expressing and I started doing it at 37 weeks. If the cramping is intense I just pause for a bit until it subsides then start again. I'm 39 weeks tomorrow and haven't gone into labour yet from expressing!
I also notice baby kicks around a bit when I express too! Not sure why 😆
@Santana thanks for reassuring 😊
@Jess haha yeah mine too! I am confused if the baby is stressed or if I should stop. It helps to see that you have been expressing it for 2 weeks and no labour yet 😁
I was advised only to express colostrum after 39 weeks as it can bring on labour 😅