Harvesting colostrum

Hey- first time hand expressing to harvest colostrum. I got 0.6ml (collective - both boobs) is this normal? How much should I be able to get? Any hints or tips to producing / squeezing more?

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From what my midwife told me when she gave me the kit she said it can be a few drops to start with and builds up from there so id say over half a ml is a great start!

I never got a single drop and i tried and tried for weeks! So well done you x

As a maternity support worker trained in breastfeeding, this is an amazing amount !! Some people will get nothing or just a few drops, and this is normal. Everyone will be different. Even colours can vary.
This is a great achievement, you should be very proud of your breasts !
I’m 33 weeks and counting down the days until I can start harvesting! X

I only managed to get 3 syringes like this, all under 1ml. I think I was overthinking it a lot and putting pressure on myself to get more and before I’ve tried any tips little one arrived.
Try to relax and not think too much about it, this amount is amazing and you have done great to get this much!

Thanks all! Makes me feel a lot better!

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