Colostrum collecting

Hi! 36 weeks today and just tried to collect for the first time. I have some drops coming out but struggle to collect it in the syringe (basically the drops are so little that it just stops at the beginning of the syringe and doesn't even enter it). Any tips?

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The amount doubles every few days! I started off with small drops and after 1,5 weeks I had it showering out from my left boob when squeezing it! Trust the process, I collected 4 times a day 5 minutes per side every day until I was producing a good amount and the just collected like morning and evening etc.
You just need to keep stimulating the breasts so they get a message that more is needed!

Just keep going. You get bigger drops. Used to take me an hour to get like 0.4mls. Only ended up getting I think 6 syringes (up to 0.6 max if I remember correctly). But they did help when she was born.

As for tips, you can use a vibrator on your nipples and around your boobs as it stimulates them to produce the milk. Massage them, put something warm on them first. I got told these and it helped a bit.

Thanks both!! Just be patient then I guess. I'm getting induced in 2 weeks so really hoping I can get something before then

Good luck! I got induced then and started same time as you so don't worry if you don't get loads. Every little bit is a help. Make sure you able them too, I put a sticker from my notes on the bag. 😁

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