I wanted to ask about colostrum x

When is a good time to start collecting colostrum?
I am 37 weeks pregnant this weekend, but I really don’t want to bring on labour early as I’m hoping the baby will arrive in about 3 weeks 😩
Is it safe for me to start gently now, or should I wait a little longer?

Is anyone else due around 14 August like me? 🥰

Thank you so much. X

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Im due 17th august :) xx

I’m due 14 August too 🥰 however baby’s being delivered a little earlier as she is breech. I started trying to express colostrum at 36 weeks and no signs of labour yet. Most midwives recommend starting between 36-37 weeks and they say there’s little evidence that it actually brings on labour at this stage! Check with your midwife but you should be fine x

I’ll be 38weeks this weekend and planning to start then

I’m due 9th August so a little earlier - I have started trying to collect colostrum this week 😊 xx

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