pumping before birth question?

[janelleous]

I've read tons of opinions on this and midwives say it's ok from 36 weeks on because some mothers are still breastfeeding their older children while pregnant and your colostrum is produced until your milk comes in AFTER birth. However some doctors say not to bc it could cause contractions, but I don't see the harm in it if ur leaking and 37 weeks. Anyone actually ever do this?

[janelleous]

Thank u, I'm 36 weeks so I'll wait till 38 to be safe

[Mrscofmn]

Started at 38 weeks.  I was reduced to liquid diet because my son was so big and low.  Couldn't walk or lay down so I tried anything to get labor started.  

[LaurenC86]

I always heard that if you want to start saving up milk then you're suppose  to hand express it so you don't accidentally send yourself into labor. I think it's a little different for women who are already breast feeding because their actual milk has already come in. But I'm no doctor So I think you should talk to them about it first.

[janelleous]

Thank you! When did you start pumping, I don't want to start to early

[Mrscofmn]

I did to get labor started with #2.  Labor never started:-(.  But the best part was my milk came in very quickly after birth.  It also helped me because of inverted/flat nipples.  Also never got the pain of when your milk starts coming in too.

There are benefits but everyone is different.

Hope this helps out. :-)

[janelleous]

Anyone?