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I am 33 weeks pregnant and have been producing colostrum for a week now! I don't try and make the colostrum come out but I can feel when I have made some and have the need to express it. It only takes a few seconds to come out - so I'm not stimulating for minutes or anything. Do you think this is okay or could it bring on early labor?

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My doctors told me not to try to express until 37 weeks to avoid preterm labour although it’s not common to happen.

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I had my nipples pierced and since I took them out I’ve messed with the holes because they would get white stuff and I could push it out (tmi and kind of gross I know but most piercings do that oddly enough) but about a week ago when I messed with them I started to have the same thing happen and I freaked out a little. But from my research it’s fine 🤷🏼‍♀️

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I’d ask your doctor, but mine said it’s fine to lightly hand express but do not stimulate the nipples!

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I'd tread very lightly with that. Boobs are absolutely responsive, you may find yourself with a premie! 😬

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