Struggle with harvesting colostrum?
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I really struggled to begin with and felt like giving up. I now used a warm hot water bottle partly under my armpit/across chest and the massage downwards and supply has been good since doing it this way. I also make sure I’m comfy and watching something good on Netflix to keep me nice and chilled! Xx
@Hollie ooh thank you! I’ll try this tonight. I got disheartened yesterday and didn’t try alternative stuff x
@Kirsty oh hearing about the midwife not getting any is actually reassuring. Xx
It’s so disheartening, I was going to give up completely but since doing it that way for the last week or so supply has been good and I’ve now got a good stash in the freezer to take to hospital x
I tried for the first time last night and got a few drops but it was so hard to catch them into the tub. But nothing more. Will try the hot water bottle/flannel today and see if that proves better. I'm struggling to get in a comfortable position to do it with my big bump and holding a cup and massaging it's a lot of coordination!
Me too ☹️ I got two drops From each, that’s it - nothing since! My midwife said she didn’t manage it with three pregnancies so I’m guessing it’s not that easy to do? Following in case there’s any tips and tricks, I think I’m doing it wrong!