Okay... This is so confusing, My Due date is Friday March 2, 2007. I read alot so I got different information from people and websites. Like you should pump your breast before your baby is born so you star getting reading to breast feed, it also helps bring labor, but Im concern about loosing Colostrum... So what should I do?
2007-02-28 07:15:29 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
There is no reason in the world why you should pump before your baby is born. Just leave your breasts alone (you also don't have to "prime" your nipples or anything like that). When your baby is born, try to get him or her on the breast as soon as possible after birth. Work closely with the lactational consultants in the hospital to make sure your baby's latch is correct, and then nurse on demand.
You do not have to give your baby anything else while in the hospital -- no water, no glucose supplements, no formula. Your colostrum will be all your baby needs until your milk comes in (could take anywhere from 3-7 days), and in fact giving your baby a bottle or pacifier during this time might slow down your milk production, since your baby would be stimulating your nipples less. Make sure you nurse your baby on demand -- this is crucial to developing your supply and establishing a strong breastfeeding relationship with your child. Sometimes this means every 45 minutes in the beginning, sometimes it means every 3 hours -- this establishes your supply and allows you to address your baby's changing needs and should not be interpreted as not having enough milk.
When your milk does come in, nurse like crazy! I got engorged both times my milk came in, and fortunately I was still in the hospital with my second child so I was able to utilize help from the lactation consultants that second time around.
There should be NO pain, and I can't stress enough that if you feel any pain at all you should contact your lactational consultant or La Leche League immediately for support to figure out what the problem is. Sooo many women expect pain and so they let it go when something is wrong, and it only gest worse until they give up altogether, and then they write off breastfeeding as "too painful" when it should NEVER hurt. I put a few links below to help you get started. Congratulations on your baby and your decision to breastfeed! There's just soooo much to cover, but I'll leave it at this and I hope it helped. Feel free to contact me with any breastfeeding questions at all; I'd be happy to help if I can!
2007-02-28 08:28:00 · answer #1 · answered by calliope_13731 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont think its advisable to pump before birth, as once it starts to come out its ready to feed baby, and if your not breast feeding it dries up.so if you do it now you could dry up before baby is due
There are a couple of reasons why you should not breast pump before baby is born. Most importantly is the fact that breast pumping entails nipple stimulation. This stimulation may release the hormone oxytocin and ultimately lead to contractions. Using this method too early can cause premature labor, and a premature baby. Yet, even if you are far enough along in your pregnancy, inducing labor on your own through nipple stimulation can cause very quick, excessive contractions, which can be dangerous for both you and the baby.
Another reason to not begin breast pumping before is baby born is that your colostrum typically comes in after baby is born. This milk is very important for the baby due to the fact that it contains important antibodies and nutrients that is very important to the newborn. It also contains a mild laxative to assist your newborn with its first stool.
2007-02-28 07:20:59 · answer #2 · answered by ♥♥™Tia™♥♥ 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No need tp pump before the child is born however if you intend going back to work or have a problem with feeding you may need to review some of the breast pumps on the market - we have a full review of the top 5 manual and electric along with some answers on the why and how at http://www.breastpumpreviews.com.au
2013-12-21 14:31:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, i havent heard this one before, i dont recommend pumping before baby is born and i thought that colostrum dont come in until a little after baby is born... i might be wrong but i think its not advisable.... (is that even a word? lol) anyways i too read a lot and a lot of the time i am concern about the things that i read... here is what i was told... the more you read about things the more you think that you have those problems... if it is something that you shouldnt worry much about then just go with it... if there are problems i am sure the doctors will be able to tell you... good luck
2007-02-28 07:24:45 · answer #4 · answered by molly_tony 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As far as storage of milk wait until you start breastfeeding and feed on one side while you pump on the other until your supply is established. Then you can pump after feedings. As far as to induce labor I read that as well and it didn't help it just made me sore and made latching more difficult when my baby was born (it was a few days later but I didn't go in to labor i needed a c-section) Pumping before the baby is really just pointless and it has effected the milk supply of a close friend of mine so i would really just hold off.
2007-02-28 08:24:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I read the same thing. I waited till my baby was born so I could start breastfeeding first. After i breastfed my baby for a few days, I started pumping more to help with my milk supply than anything else. Congrats on choosing to breastfeed. GOOD LUCK :)
2007-02-28 07:22:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't pump before you are due. No point in that! When baby is born just make sure you breastfeed every chance you get so that your milk comes in. Usually by the 4th or 5th day your milk will come in full force, but it can take longer or shorter. With my 1st it took 4 days and my 2nd it took 7!
2007-02-28 07:37:38 · answer #7 · answered by Angela G 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you plan on bottle breastfeeding then yes it is a good idea to start pumping and saving it but if you want to breast breast feed then just wait till she is born. if you are going back to work and want to breast breast feed until then then you can start pumpming now save it in the freezer until then and try using the bottle with the nipple texture so that she wont get so confused and she may she accept the breast and the bottle but stick with it and good luck.
2007-02-28 07:37:59 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That's complete rubbish!
It's true that nipple stimulation MAY bring on labour.
But the rest...you don't need to do anything to get used to breastfeeding other than have your baby so the two of you can learn together.
2007-02-28 07:24:13 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋