Colostrum Harvesting

When are we meant to start collecting colostrum? I swear when I had my first it was 37 weeks but now sites say 36 weeks. I haven't had my 36 week appointment yet but wanting to know 🤣 tia x

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Hey! I’ve heard 36 weeks and my midwife said the same. Also - how do you collect!? I have the syringes and due to do it in a few weeks however I don’t get how 🤣🙈

Apparently they only keep in the freezer for 2 weeks. Take with you when you get to the hospital and they will keep in the freezer for you until you deliver.

I'm gonna try and use my breast pump this time to collect then use the syringe.
I just did it by hand last pregnancy and didn't get much out tbh.

colostrum keeps in the freezer for 6 months x

tbh I'm hearing lots of mixed things about it. It's super confusing.

i just had my appointment with my lactation consultant today and she went through it. If left out for 12 hours it’s spoiled, but yeah 6 months in freezer xx

36 weeks is perfectly fine to start xx

there are lots of tutorials online you can look up, but it is really straight forward. Hand expressing is best, as it helps open up all your milk ducts and helps stimulates a good supply - you should avoid using a pump to collect until your milk ‘comes in’ for this reason also. Also, don’t be disheartened the first few times if you only get a few drops.. it can take time, and many women give up because they are expecting to get more milk x

There’s some good videos online, also first time I did it got barely anything and then next day was a lot more successful

aww that’s great thank you both !🥰

My midwife said 37 weeks as that's when you're full term as it can induce labour. That's also what it said on the leaflet she gave me with the syringes too

My midwife has said 37 weeks and no sooner but I’m just worried as I’ll be induced at 38 weeks so may ask if I can start sooner

My lactation consultant advised starting at 35 weeks 🤷🏻‍♀️

I had an organised midwife led breastfeeding workshop last night. She advised to collect from 37 weeks and it keeps in the freezer for 6 months, it needs to be clearly labelled and said to take 2 into hospital shen you go into labour in an ice bag and they will store for you. If you need more your partner can bring

My midwife said 37 weeks 🙂

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