breast milkkkkk

[sheshe3]

I want to know how soon can I start to pump before my baby is delivered? and can I bring my breast milk to the hospital as back-up incase my baby doesn't latch on??

[sheshe3]

great advice thanks ladies!!!!

[kelley_bump]

Don't start pumping until after you have your baby and your milk comes in

[Cass_plus_one]

Bring the pump to the hospital

[MSmith2012]

You really shouldn't pump before baby is born.  Your only producing colostrum at that point and that's what baby needs most. Your regular breastmilk won't come in until a few days after baby's born (but all baby needs is colostrum before then). Plus pumping can cause you to go into preterm labor.

[racewife15]

I would definitely ask your doctor. I've had a friend tell me pumping can cause you to go into early labor...

[3rdNdone]

Unless you know when you will be going in I wouldn't pump too soon. Most lactation consultants would tell you to wait until after baby comes, but it truly is up to you.