So I read that nipple stimulation and pumping can help start labor.. If I pump colostrum will my milk come in? I don't wanna pump all the colostrum away before my baby gets here
If they dont ask you ask them. They'll ask why but just say you're tired and dont want to be induced if you dont go into labor by 39 weeks. Keep me updated!! Just talking to you has me excited to see your baby! lol
Thanks! I will! And who knows maybe she'll offer to have them swept at my appt tomorrow 😊 @andrewsmommy
I heard it does hurt but its like 50 50 you'll go into labor. I heard thats the best way to induce naturally. I was about to get it done to but I was scared lol and I ended up going into labor the next day. You could try doggy style or on the side
that's how I'm feeling right now! My belly is way to big for it to be comfortable. I've heard getting your membrane swept hurts?? Do u know? @andrewsmommy
Well no I was sad about missing the sex lol Towards the end we belly was too big for me to be comfortable. Hope anything works! Try having your membrane swept!
Hahaha that's funny lol not the hip dysplasia but being happy about skipping the sex. Lol it's so uncomfortable at this point but yea I will go on some walks today, eat some pineapple, and have sex later. Hopefully that will get things rolling! Thank you 😊 @andrewsmommy
Sex? Just when we were going to have sex to induce because I have hip dysplasia so my hip was hurting bad and dr gave me okay to induce myself at 37 weeks, I went into labor😒 As much as I was looking forward to the sex I was so happy I just went into labor lol. But all I did was walk and eat hot chips.
Yea if I have to I'll use them, but if I don't have too I'm not going too. @andrewsmommy I ate a ton of pineapple yesterday.. I've been dilated for a week now, and my cervix is "paper thin" lol doctors words. I even went up and down the stairs yesterday a bunch of times and on a fast walk and all I got out of it were some contractions that went away after I relaxed for a little 😕
i agree with @michelle2220 what if baby doesn't latch you'll have no choice than to use bottles. but if you want to induce I say pineapple. fresh pineapple. it softens the cervix and from ladies I know they went into labor the next day after eating some
you'll still be using them at some point
you can freeze it and it'll still be good when you need it
I personally don't think so. that's why I suggested not pumping
I just want to still have colostrum when my baby is born next week. You think I still will? @cubanese @reyesmomma
Ladies I called my insurance about breast pump and they said with their insurance in order to get a pump I get a prescription from doctor then I call 3 different numbers to see what my insurance covers but the only thing is I have to wait til baby is born to call and get pump so I want to at least buy a hand pump which do you ladies recommend for hand pump and when I can get a pump from insurance please n thank you 💖💖
Breast pump covered by insurance
I've already done what I needed to find out what type of pump I get covered through insurance. It turns out, with my insurance, I can't even get my pump shipped to me until I call them with all the birth details of my baby. So...wth am I supposed to do having a baby and no pump?! I plan to pump exclusively and this REALLY throws a wrench in my plans.
When did everyone’s milk actually come in I’m on day two of colostrum and i am making around 10 ML per pump right now . I’m pumping since he’s in the nicu

Today was the day I was Able to submit my order for my free breast pump! 😍😍.
I wanted to start storing my breast milk the colostrum or whatever it's called so do I use my pump? Cause it's leaking constantly I wanna save it for when the baby comes
Haha thank you!! I'm excited too, I'll definitely post on here when he's born. And I will ask my midwife about it thanks for all your advise 😊 @andrewsmommy