Only can hand express but not pumping

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

Vô danh

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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.

Vô danh

3y trước

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

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Home Breastfeeding delivered via e c section only managed hand express milk from day 5 onwards wi