Hello mums , iam new here and i have a question, I recently bought the air1 pump and iam 36 weeks pregnant, should i start pumping from now ? P.S: this is my first pregnancy .
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I would talk to your OB and see what they recommend I have heard of mom’s hand expressing and collecting colostrum but have never done it and my OB didn’t recommend it. I have heard pumping too early can put you into labor and you don’t want that right now. I have always waited until my baby got here to start pumping but normally try to breastfeed as much as possible in the first few weeks to establish a supply then add in pumping.
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I would talk to ob. Normally it is recommended not to pump now. Some drs will allow hand expressing but a bit later , still too early. It’s not needed to be done though, it just kinda became viral so it seems like it should be. I personally think latching when baby comes is better so that you can get your body making milk. If you come with a stash, you may latch less at the beginning and latching as much as possible at the beginning helps teach your body how to make milk 
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Welcome to the group and congratulations!!!
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Okay , i will do that , thank you so much
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Yea i like your opinion 
thank you
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For sure!
I would talk to your obgyn. Mine told me to wait until 2 weeks after having my baby to pump. But everyone’s situation is different, so it just depends. Welcome to the community, we’re glad to have you here. And congratulations on your baby! You’re almost there!
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Yea i will consult her my next appointment, thank you so much
Yea i am so close its too scary LoL
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