| NAME: |
Becky |
| BABY'S NAME: |
not yet |
| BABY'S AGE: |
25 weeks pregnant |
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| BABY'S BIRTH WEIGHT:
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QUESTION: We recently bought a breast pump and decided to see what it felt like. To
my surprise, I woke the next morning to find dried milk on my breasts and my arm. I am now
concerned because I am only 25wk pregnant and am worried that when the baby arrives in
April I won't produce milk. What should I do ?
Dear Becky,
Your body began producing colostrum when you were 16 weeks pregnant. Your body will
produce milk when your baby is born. The reason you should not be using a
breast pump now
is that too much nipple stimulation will increase your oxytocin levels and can cause
premature labor. Put your pump away till the baby comes!
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Denise G Hewson RN IBCLC
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