I've done some recent research regarding pumping in the first few days and find NOTHING. Most of the studies address pumping after the first week. I may have missed something and will do a search using "colostrum" as a key term but most of what I've found only addresses single vs. double and frequency or duration of pumpings, gestational age of baby and types of pumps. Found very little "research based" information on hand expression. I'm really very interested in this. Mary Kay Smith, RN, IBCLC Canton MI *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html