Hi there, I'm 38 weeks pregnant and I did notice my breasts leak once or twice a couple of months but nothing since. should I have expected milk to have come in by now? I've heard that the colostrum can come in once baby is born but is there a chance there's something wrong and I won't be able to breastfeed? what if I go to breastfeed and there's nothing in there? am I just being mad by this point?
I bought a breastpump a little while ago whilst I was getting organised. would you recommend me starting to use it to see if I can collect any colostrum? I've heard of women doing this a few weeks prior to due date but for some reason I have a feeling it wouldn't even be successful.
my boobs definitely feel different but I thought they would be quite big and full by this point but physically they haven't changed much during this pregnancy apart from the nipples being darker.
thanks in advance for any help
also any newborn breastfeeding tips welcome as I have had basically zero help or advice from any of the midwives - even getting an appointment is a challenge!
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strawberrycheesecake1989 · 08/09/2020 19:27
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