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colostrum...

is anyone else producing colostrum? I've been advised to make sure to squeeze it out and smear it a little all over my nipple area, as this helps in preparation for breastfeeding..anyone else hear this? Maybe I'm carrying  out this weird procedure every night for nothing!
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456991 tn?1239307232
I'm good thanks just waiting for my son to get here ofcourse LOL...
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THANKS FOR THE INPUT LADIES! SO I GUESS I'LL CARRY ON RUBBING THE STUFF IN THEN! I'LL GET WORKING ON THAT TOOTHBRUSH THING TOO - ANY LITTLE THING THAT COULD HELP!
HUGS TO ALL - HOPE TO CATCH UP SOON! HOW ARE YOU ALL DOING ANYWAY?
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558728 tn?1275442570
Strange, but it helps. . . .

My mom and the women her age suggested that I get a toothbrush, or a wash cloth and brush the nipple and the areola. As they put it 'to rough'n those puppies up, so it doesn't hurt so bad when the babies nursing.'

I have read that many times, and it hurts, but each time I do it they don't hurt as bad.
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456991 tn?1239307232
I'm producing/leaking on everything LOL yeah I've heard the same thing but I heard to do it while you are breastfeeding to help with the soreness... IDK... I don't think it will hurt to try it though...
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