I have always been curious about my body and what it can do (or perhaps more accurately, what I can do to it!). So of course, as a midwife and lactation consultant, I have certain expectations about what I’ll be able to squeeze out of my breasts. Here is my week 30 colostrum expressing effort. I am lucky enough to have a special bonus opening from the base of my right nipple which used to be pierced. Actually, maybe that will just be annoying and contribute to general leakiness. Either way, I am very glad that this part of my body is working well so far.
Poor S, who has endured my many attempts to find residual breast fluid in her previously non-pregnant breasts, has from 14 weeks been able to express a tiny bead of colostrum. I couldn’t be more proud!
reminds me: latest treat… baileys and milk… half a standard drink, packed with calcium and satisfies dessert craving to boot. And makes for good sleeping. problem is you have to try and stop at one…
Comment by rXXX — May 13, 2007 @ 7:12 pm