u/cloudymusj

Not getting a lot of colostrum

I’m wondering if it’s normal to not get much at all if harvested at an earlier gestation (33+5)

I saw a post recently of someone saying 100ml was what they needed but I don’t think I can even get 5ml at all which is a bit disheartening as I know baby boy will need it.

Edit: it was advised by my consultant to harvest earlier than 37 weeks so just following medical advice

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u/cloudymusj — 12 hours ago

Update: my placenta is actually failing

I posted about reduced / lack of movements and how I was worried that my placenta was failing. I went in again last night as I felt him move frantically suddenly which worried me as I felt almost no movement at all until that point for over a week.

TW: stillbirth (not this baby)

Had another scan, Dopplers for the first time weren’t perfect and the consultant confirmed that she believes that my placenta is slowly giving up.

I’m heading in for a c-section in a few days but I feel so guilty. My first son passed away at 40 weeks. I just can’t help and feel like this impacted my current pregnancy somehow. Even though this is likely irrational. I just feel my body has failed two children now.

Any advice on NICU time, premature births and c-sections is welcome!

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u/cloudymusj — 3 days ago