As a ftm.. Is it okay for me to pump now so I can get things moving or should I wait?!? Right now I…

you can pump but your milk won't come in until 3-5 days after delivery. all you'll get before then is some colustrum.

So it is kinda best to wait until I deliever to start pumping?! Will The colustrum be good for the baby in the beginning?!@junebaby

yes, its really pointless until then. the baby gets all it needs from the colostrum until your milk comes in. it has lots of important antibodies. after labor your hormones will signal your breast to produce your milk. it takes a few days to fully come in.

Thanks so much @junebaby that's helpful information for me!!

you're so welcome

I was told that pumping is something you can start doing to help you go into labor. It causes contractions and you won't run out of colostrum from doing it. They said to try once a day for about 5 min on each breast. It's worked for a few moms on here! May take a few days but I've heard some good results from them

Oh so it can cause contractions.. That is something to look into

If I don't have any sign I'll definitely bring it up with my doctor. Thanks @mmora