LIQUID GOLD

first pump session to collect colostrum before my little lady gets here and HOLY MOLY I got just a little over 30ml (bag is flat don’t let the 2oz line fool you) I am so proud of my body, really hoping I can keep this up since breastfeeding my first did not go well and was cut short

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How far along are you? Also was there any sign to start collecting? I want to start and I'm 36 weeks, but I haven't had any leaking. This is also my first pregnancy.

I started collecting at 34 weeks and did it 2 days… then got nervous about inducing labor, so I’m gonna start back up in a week lol I can’t waitttt but omg I didn’t realize how much it would hurt

I’ve been leaking ALOT (a lot of small drips through out the day) since 30 weeks my OB told to let it be and not start collecting any yet, I’m now 35 weeks still waiting for that approval from my OB I can’t wait to harvest some as this will be my first time!

Just shy of 38 weeks, got approval by my dr. I’ve done 5 small sessions, about 5ml each. Since I have carpal tunnel in my hands it’s hard to hand express, and have been using a hand pump.
Just in case of emergencies, or if I need my husband to feed our little one while in hospital.
My boobs feel so sore now!
I don’t know about anyone else, but as soon as I started collecting, I started getting contractions! Especially after each collection.

Oh wow 😮 i wonder at what week is it safe to stimulate the breast to produce breastmilk? Because I also had an issue with my first born . Breastfeeding didn’t go so well at all . So she just formula fed most of her first year of life . It not easy.

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