Colostrum

I just used my breast pump I am 39 weeks and produced quite a bit over 30 mins ! Xxxx

I managed for the first time today, using my hands. I'm 37+4. A tip I got from a friend was to sit on the sofa, have something easy to watch on, and do 2 minutes massaging the breast, then 2 minutes of rolling the nipple gently between your fingers. Then using the C shape push back and squeeze. I had to get closer to the nipple than the 3cm the guidance said. It also took about 5-6 squeezes before some colostrum started to show and then another 2-3 before I had a good first drop. I'm a C/D cup, so also fairly big. Good luck!

Another tip is don’t forget to in between squeezes, give them chance to re-fill. So I make sure I’m waiting for more time than I’m squeezing if that makes sense? I also get more after a hot bath or shower. I don’t recommend using a breast pump as it’s only in such small amounts, you’ll get more stuck in the machine! But that’s just my experience. Good luck x

I have been doing mine on and off for about 2 weeks and I would recommend using a manual pump, I trying doing it by hand but found it to be to tricky, try not to get yourself stressed when doing it, make sure u are relaxed, I found listening to some relaxing or classical music really helped me. Good luck 🤞🏻