Collecting Colostrum

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With my first, I did all the above (hot shower, massage) and put a hot water bottle on my boob for 5 mins. This worked and I found once it started to come out, it flowed. I’d then put the hot water bottle on the other boob and basically just kept switching! After a few days, it definitely became easier! Hope that helps ☺️

I did this last night and only got a few drops. Am hoping that it will increase a bit when I next try 🤞🏼

Hi! Don’t get discouraged 🫶🏼 I started exactly at 37+0 and it went as follows: Day 1 - tried in the evening (hot shower + breast massage), got absolutely nothing Day 2 - tried in the morning (hot water bottle + massage), then in the evening (hot shower + massage), still got nothing both times Day 3 - tried three times (morning, afternoon, evening) following the same routine (some warmth + massage) - got 0.2ml in the evening Day 4 - three times, got 2 ml in total Day 5 - three times, got 5 ml in total Day 6 onwards - I get around 5 ml per session I’ve only used hand expression as using a pump for colostrum isn’t recommended. My nipples got sore on Day 2 so I started using Lansinoh Lanolin Cream after each attempt and it’s been helping massively 😊 I also have Lansinoh Hot & Cold Breast Pads as I didn’t like the hot water bottle method - these are so cheap (£11), but absolutely brilliant as you just pop them into the microwave and then inside your bra. Good luck mama! x

I use a pump for mine, I pump for about 30/60 mins and get 1ml per boob. I do this every 3 days or so