Colostrum Harvesting

After trying with my first pregnancy (and not getting anything) I’ve done my first collection this morning 🥹 I’m 38 weeks, and wasn’t going to bother as I didn’t manage it last time. But I’m beginning to try different holistic methods to start this little one’s eviction.

It’s not much, but I will add to it over time. 💛 (can be stored in the fridge at 4° and added to for the next 48 hours). I won’t be taking this into the hospital, it’ll be kept in our freezer at home.

Something our midwife said, which I thought may be useful information for someone: Colostrum is like a bar of chocolate to us. For babies it can act as a little pick me up when they’re unsettled. She also gave some examples of when we could give it:
- when they’ve had their first jabs and are feeling a bit sore and rotten.
- when you just need 5 minutes to finish your breakfast before giving them a full feed.
- when they get ill - this one is the biggest one for me. My first daughter was born during covid so didn’t really get her first cold until she was over 1 year. Whereas this time will be different. Especially as my eldest starts school in September and will kindly be bringing all the new germs home 🙃

I hope this helps someone. Our bodies are amazing!

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