Anonymous
Post 04/11/2021 23:13     Subject: Re:Should I start pumping while pregnant?
Anonymous wrote:OP here - glad I asked! Okay I definitely won’t pump before baby arrives. But how soon after delivery should I start?


After delivery you should breastfeed your baby.

It’s one of those things that’s hard to explain, but it’s insane just how much more effective a baby is at extracting milk than a pump. Just breastfeed.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2021 23:05     Subject: Re:Should I start pumping while pregnant?
OP here - glad I asked! Okay I definitely won’t pump before baby arrives. But how soon after delivery should I start?
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2021 19:42     Subject: Should I start pumping while pregnant?
No!
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2021 19:36     Subject: Should I start pumping while pregnant?
Anonymous wrote:This isn’t going to do anything. And you can’t do anything to ensure good supply. You might not get it so you might want to re-set expectations.


Sort of true. But there are lots of things that can kill your milk, especially losing weight too fast.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2021 19:34     Subject: Should I start pumping while pregnant?
I am fantastic at breastfeeding and I pump tons of milk. For my second and third kids I tried pumping when I hit 40 weeks to spur labor on. It didn’t work and I also didn’t get any milk. It hurt. My milk came in around 3-5 days and my babies were fine waiting. There is colostrum once you give birth.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2021 19:30     Subject: Should I start pumping while pregnant?
NO! The colostrum is what comes out first when you are breast feeding and that's what's most important for the baby to have! NO!
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2021 19:23     Subject: Should I start pumping while pregnant?
Of all the cockamamie things I’ve heard....:
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2021 18:50     Subject: Should I start pumping while pregnant?
😱
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2021 18:05     Subject: Should I start pumping while pregnant?
This isn’t going to do anything. And you can’t do anything to ensure good supply. You might not get it so you might want to re-set expectations.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2021 18:03     Subject: Should I start pumping while pregnant?
Oh my god no. No no no. It could cause you to go into labor and you won’t get much milk. Please get yourself some baby books. I’m worried about your judgment.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2021 17:36     Subject: Should I start pumping while pregnant?
Anonymous wrote:It can cause contractions.


+1

It is NOT recommended by any experts. Don’t.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2021 16:55     Subject: Should I start pumping while pregnant?
It can cause contractions.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2021 16:23     Subject: Re:Should I start pumping while pregnant?
No!!! And ouch!

Pump soon after baby starts nursing if you feel the need but geez, no - do not start now!
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2021 16:04     Subject: Should I start pumping while pregnant?
No! But walk around topless so your nipples are not super sensitive. Exposing them to air lets them "toughen up" a smidge so nursing hurts less.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2021 16:01     Subject: Should I start pumping while pregnant?
37 weeks pregnant and I’m wondering if I should start pumping. Some folks say pump before baby is born other days there is no need. I want to make sure I have a good supply a d get things going. Any tips would be appreciated. TIA