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Stupid newb question I'm sure but...

superisa00superisa00
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I will be attempting to BF when LO arrives in a few weeks. I have a pump that I am borrowing (bought all new tubing, etc.). I know I have no milk and will not for a while after he arrives, but is there any point to pumping to express colostrum as I get closer to my due date? Does this sort of thing bring your milk in sooner? These may be completely ridiculous questions, but I thought I would give it a shot. TIA
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Re: Stupid newb question I'm sure but...

  • mominatrixmominatrix member
    You don't really want or need to bring your milk in sooner... colostrum is super, super good for babies, really!
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  • kel716kel716 member
    Ditto pp.  Colostrum is the best thing for a newborn baby- it's all your LO will need.  The best thing for your supply is to get your LO on the boob all.the.time at first. 
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  • all07162005all07162005
    Pumping can also cause contractions that can be strong and possibly harmful to the baby, or so they told us at our BFing class.
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  • KarBearKarBear member
    Yeah...just wait until your LO arrives, then you can start thinking about the pump.
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  • superisa00superisa00
    Thanks ladies! No premature pumping for me. Smile
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