Can you begin breast pumping before baby is born?

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I'm a FTM and 37+3 and just wondering if any moms have began breast pumping before baby was born? Any luck?

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No, it can cause very intense uterine contractions. Ones that are too close together and cause problems for the baby. Just wait.

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"Breast pimpin" LOL I know it's a typo, but still hilarious 😂

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Yes I'm pumping now I get half a once or more at one time you pre milk will still come wen the baby's born , nipple stimulation does not make u go into labor u baby will come out wen ready if nipple stimulation causing contractions then every time I pump or have sex I would be in a hell of pain mothers still breastfeed there first child while pregnant I've done plenty of research if I didn't start pumping at 25 weeks my boobs would've exploded literally I would get in the shower and they would spray like a water hose or every time I cry I leak half a ounce

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I've heard that it's not a good idea. I'm not sure why. Maybe something to do with the colostrum.

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Lol these comments, yes you can, it will help stimulate contractions however, but that would seem fine since your almost 38 weeks. It doesn't cause problems with supply at all, and that's coming from an exclusive pumper who's baby wouldn't latch. I had a ton of milk! But there's no worry on pumping before hand, just save the milk :) I delivered all my babies at 38 weeks.

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Your milk won't come in until a few days after baby is born

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Dont pump before hand.  No.

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You can try, but your milk won't come down until you go into labor and baby comes. It's a hormone thing.

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Talk to your doc but I've heard it's a bad idea. You want to save colostrum for baby and not screw up your supply. They do not recommend pumping until 3-4 weeks after birth as to not screw supply up.

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I believe you can. You may not get anything yet, but it a great head start ..

Can you begin breast pumping before baby is born?

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