my milk is offically in! yay! but I don't have a pump until next wed and baby isnt feeding for very long yet. can I hand…

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True! My suggestion is to let out just a little in the shower or over the sink with warm water. Over pumping might trigger your body to over produce, then you'll be a slave to your pump. If you want to save it, you can totally express into a container!

@sam.g, that doesn't help me hand express because my daughter can't latch onto these rocks... lol

I read not to pump until 6 weeks too. I got the Lansinoh gel things and l

put them in the freezer, holy glorious!

@domena84, thanks! 😊

you may want to read this

Pumping 101

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I was starting pumping second day after delivery, my lactation consultant from hospital gave me manual breast pump and told me to pump when I'm feeling to full, your supply regulate after few weeks, I never heard about wanting 6 weeks! it sounds bit long for me. if you ended up with low supply (during 6w not pumping), you will have to supplement with formula bc you will not have any extra milk. idk but I will give a call to lactation consultant you should have her number from hospital, if not you can call L&D and they should give you her number, you can also ask about free manual breast pump or you can buy one (they are not expensive) they are good use for pumping in car or when you're visiting someone (it's small and don't make sound 😉)

about hand expressing, yes you can express straight to bottle or freezer bag

That would be fine I believe. Experts just say not to pump before six weeks just so your supply has time to regulate. If you pump to soon it could cause an oversupply which comes with issues on its own.

@chelz_renae, can I express into a bottle though or is that not recommended?

Pumping is not recommended for the first six weeks. If you feel full and baby isn't eating or didn't empty you then you can hand express to relieve discomfort. @lexij