Collecting Colostrum

Now that most of us have hit close to 37 weeks, has anyone started collecting colostrum? I turned 37 weeks last Wednesday and have tried a few times with no success. I have only been doing hand expression so far since I have not had more than a drop or two. I am curious if you started collecting and at what point, day/week, you noticed more production? I hope this question makes sense.

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I started at 37 weeks this week and over this week I’ve collected about 1ml total. It’s been a bit of a struggle to be honest.

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I started collecting a week ago and just noticing how I’m able to get more per session. At first it was tiny droplets. Now I’m able to collect 4 ml in 15 mins

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Hydration level comes into play I've noticed. My first day I had success at 1ml by hand, but I haven't been able to replicate it because I've been struggling to hydrate enough

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Collecting Colostrum

Now that most of us have hit close to 37 weeks, has anyone started collecting colostrum? I turned 37 weeks last Wednesday and have tried a few times with no success. I have only been doing hand expression so far since I have not had more than a drop or two. I am curious if you started collecting and at what point, day/week, you noticed more production? I hope this question makes sense.

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