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linsilou posted:

So, I am pregnant with my second child, my first child turned a year old today

but I already have milk coming in, and its not just colstrum, its actual milk. Can I pump this? Or should I just wait until after baby #2 arrives in September. Does anyone know?

2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:wanting to pumpSo, I am pregnant with my second child, my first child turned a year old today <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0"> but I already have milk coming in, and its not just colstrum, its actual milk. Can I pump this? Or should I just wait until after baby #2 arrives in September. Does anyone know?

phoenix31674 responded:

I'm not an expert, but I would say no. First off, it is possible that pumping could cause preterm labor since I presume you've not been feeding your first child lately. Second, you will want to have colostrum come in for #2 because it is the number 1 source of antibodies for newborns.

But if you really have questions, please contact a certified lactation consultant to better answer these questions

Report This| Share this:wanting to pumpI'm not an expert, but I would say no. First off, it is possible that pumping could cause preterm labor since I presume you've not been feeding your first child lately. Second, you will want to have colostrum come in for #2 because it is the number 1 source of antibodies for newborns.<br /><br />But if you really have questions, please contact a certified lactation consultant to better answer these questions

mom2laurenmckenna responded:

I completely agree w pp. A baby due in September still has at least 2 more months to go. Better "play it safe". There will be plenty of milk after delivery.

Report This| Share this:wanting to pumpI completely agree w pp. A baby due in September still has at least 2 more months to go. Better "play it safe". There will be plenty of milk after delivery.

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