Colostrum thoughts

I told my mum I had started collecting colostrum today I’m 38 weeks and she went mental saying how stupid that was and that it’s a new thing people do that the colostrum won’t be fully ready and that it will be all messed with by the time baby actually has it from the boob now I’m all panicked as I no it’s a new thing also so maybe there isn’t a lot of science behind it I dono? Anyway what’s your thoughts ? Iv only managed to get about 10ml so far but not sure weather to stop now and let it re produce for baby “save it up” in my boobs or to carry on x I’m just abit confused now as to what to do that’s best sorry if this sounds so stupid also x

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There is nothing wrong with collecting colostrum from 37 weeks onwards. It won't make a difference at all as long as you store it properly. The 6 6 6 method is perfect (can look it up on NHS website) you'll still have colostrum in your boobs until your milk comes in. It seems like your mum is going off old information. There is no reason for you to stop. Plus having it stored in case baby gets sick is great as it has all your antibodies in there xx

My idea was to keep it for if baby or my toddler get sick my 3 year old starts a couple days a week nursery In January and I can already feel dred from the bugs and sicknesses and thought having some aside for both if needed would be good I’m just worried now about will it affect the colostrum that baby will get from me when he’s born I dono im just all in panic now like I’m doing somthing wrong 😑 x

You're doing nothing wrong. It is perfectly healthy and safe to be collecting colostrum. Professionals wouldn't encourage it if it was dangerous

I’m also having a c section next week and thought it would be good to get the colostrum stored now incase needed if baby’s away from me or somthing x I also struggled breast feeding last time as I felt I wasn’t feeding my son enough and felt massive guilt but actually seeing it come out has given me so much confidence in my body that I’ll be able to breast feed and have milk/ colostrum no issues x

I am 36 weeks with twins and have been collecting my colostrum since 3 days ago, you’re doing nothing wrong! My C section is tomorrow.
I am freezing mine and taking it with me to the hospital tomorrow.
My mom has also never heard of harvesting colostrum, it’s perfect safe if stored properly.

thank you so much and good luck with your c section I get my date Friday 😌🥹 I’m due one next week some day Xx

Best thing i did! I hardly got any, maybe 2.5ml, butbi couldnt breast feed straight away and baby had the expressed colostrum which avoided formula :)

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