Only can hand express but not pumping

Question

Delivered via e C-section, only managed to hand express milk from day 5 onwards with engorged breasts but the consistency is unlike colostrum. Did I missed the golden period?And I only able to squeeze out milk via hand express but not pumping. Hands getting sore. Is this normal at the beginning?#handexpress #breastmilk

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Have you tried to massage your breasts before expressing? Also have you tried to latch your LO?

Dee · Answer

Don’t give up! Your milk supply is kicking in

Patricia Koh · Answer

seems like colostrum to me! don’t worry! it’s fine! keep stimulating your boobs. try using manual pump instead of hand expressing which causes more pain and swollen nipples :( do note that once your colostrum period is gone your breastmilk will be more towards white in colour.

Anonymous

3y ago

ah the lighting might be misleading. it's more like foremilk watery white kind. ya I will keep simulating my boobs! thank u ❤️