Hiya! Has anyone used breast pump before giving birth? If so, what was your experience? I’m not getting anything from it but have noticed that there’s more colostrum buildup in my nipple
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It’s not recommended to use a pump before the birth as it can bring on labour. You can however try to hand express colostrum once you reach 36/37 weeks of pregnancy.

Yeah I’m 40 +4 and only started using yesterday 🤣anything to start labour!

I have read (and heard lots of people talk about) that it isn't advised to pump in the first 6 weeks after giving birth as it can cause an oversupply and mastitis.

I gently used a handheld pump for a few minutes and got like 0.4ml of colostrum! I just wanted to see would it work but will probably give it another go later this week!