I’m assuming it’s colostrum that’s leaking? I am not planning to breastfeed but should I be considering trying to collect this for baby?
I’m a first time mum and don’t really know much about colostrum at all, I’ve just heard it’s good for baby in the first few days.
Any helpful advice would be really appreciated!
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I think it’s really beneficial to collect it just in case you’re unable to breastfeed or struggle with latch in the first few days. I didn’t collect any but I didn’t have any problems with breastfeeding. You don’t have to collect it but there’s no harm in doing so.

I’m not breast feeding either but will be collecting colostrum, spoke to midwife about at last appt she advised not to collect until after 37 weeks unless it is completely dripping but can’t express in anyway and can bring on contractions xx