Yes! I know, it’s such a cliché and I know that a lot of you reading this are about to start pumping around the same time you’re getting your period, because you’re probably thinking “yeah, but I can’t wait until I’m done. I’m pregnant.” I’ve been there. I know the feeling well.
I had my son in May and I remember the first time I realized I was pregnant, I was just laying with my forehead against my pillow. I thought, How am I going to pump the next time I do? How did I get that first shot? I mean I was on my way to get my period before the baby was born so it was probably the best time to start pumping.
Well, that’s the thing. Pumping is a big part of your cycle. That’s why it’s recommended you pump before you get your period, because you want to get the most nutrient-dense breast milk possible.
Well, I remember the first time I realized I was pregnant, I was just laying with my forehead against my pillow. I thought, How am I going to pump the next time I do How did I get that first shot I mean I was on my way to get my period before the baby was born so it was probably the best time to start pumping.
But if you only want to start pumping before the baby is born, then you are in for a big surprise. When the baby comes out of the birth canal and the placenta is still attached to it, the placenta is going to be extremely sensitive to the flow of chemicals in your body. If you start pumping right as you are about to give birth, your placenta will release a lot of toxins, including hormones and proteins.
The most popular method of getting your period right before giving birth is to have your partner hold your hand and get you to pump while you are having sex or just in the tub. The problem with this method is that if your partner doesn’t know about it or doesn’t have the same expectations of you as you do, it can be difficult to pump with both hands (or even just one hand).
Having your hand on your breasts or belly is a good way to get your period, but not everyone can handle that. In the case of pumping, if you are not able to pump at the same time as your partner, then you can hold the baby in your arms instead.
So, if you are unable to pump at the same time as your partner, can you hold your baby in your arms, or just let your partner pump while you pump? It’s not hard to pump with both hands, but it is easy to forget who you are and what you are doing.
Sure, pumping with your partner is a good way to pump. This is why you should pump with your partner, but if you are not able to pump at the same time, then you can hold your baby in your arms instead. This is a perfect example of how pumping with your partner is more than just pumping for your own good. You are pumping for your partner, because they are an extension of you. And, as your partner, you are pumping for your baby too.
When you pump with your partner, you are both pumping for your baby. Your partner is pumping for you, because you are also an extension of them. You are pumping for your baby because you both want to make a good baby, but you also want to give your baby the best start possible. Pumping in this way can be as much of an act of self-awareness as it is a way of pumping for your baby.