2007-08-29 12:28:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
my sister did and froze the colostrum to give to the baby when he was born i dont know why she used the pump before he was born but anyway each to their own but i think it helped her milk come in
2007-08-29 12:40:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are trying to induce labor, I wouldn't do this. And even if you are trying to induce labor I would really use caution with this method and consult a care provider.
You would get colostrum in small amounts but of course you will have enough colostrum for the baby when he comes.
2007-08-29 20:15:44 · answer #2 · answered by DoulaKaren 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told not to, because you want the baby to have the colostrum when they are born, which comes in before the milk. If you pump your milk will come in and the colostrum will be gone.
2007-08-29 19:33:34 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No why would you want to waste the best part the baby can have? Just starting out pumping before delivery can bring on labor I've always heard you shouldn't do that. That's why nipple stims are good to bring on labor too..
2007-08-29 19:37:28 · answer #4 · answered by pookiesmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't actually USE it, I just put it on my breast over my shirt and pumped a couple of times to see what it was like. I was actually too afraid to use it properly.
2007-08-29 19:35:07 · answer #5 · answered by Mandiex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your milk wont come in till after the baby is born, what is in there is colostrum which you do not want to get rid of, the baby thrives on it when it is born. why would you want to anyway? it won't get rid of the swelling if that is what you are worried about
2007-08-29 20:17:44 · answer #6 · answered by rgehron1031 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you do that?!?!?!?!
You don't have milk yet. You do have colostrum, but not enough to express.
2007-08-29 19:33:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother did but I really don't know how it feels or really works.
2007-08-29 19:32:54 · answer #8 · answered by enevasaynuthin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋