Colostrum Harvesting Kit & Free Hypnobirthing Script

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The frozen colostrum is taken to the hospital and stored until it is required, where it can be defrosted and fed to the baby. The link between diabetes and colostrum harvesting It can also come in handy if you’re ever engorged and don’t have your pump nearby. It can help supplement breastfeeding if you need it Take your stored colostrum with you to the hospital in a cool bag. The hospital can arrange to keep your colostrum frozen, possibly in the special care baby unit. Make sure you or your birth partner makes a note of where it is stored and that details are in your notes.

Colostrum harvesting should start from when you are around 36 weeks pregnant. “Although some women may notice their breasts leak colostrum as early as week 16 of their pregnancy,” says Leila. Collect your colostrum with the sterilised syringe and if necessary transfer to the larger sterilised container.

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There are specific reporting arrangements for healthcare professionals to follow in each of region. Healthcare professionals should report incidents: Put the syringe or container in a clean re-sealable bag and place it in your freezer at a temperature of -18°C. Mothers start to produce colostrum (early milk) while pregnant. Being able to express colostrum is a useful skill to have. Saving your expressed colostrum may also be beneficial if your baby is likely to need special care after birth. Why express while pregnant?

Your colostrum should be defrosted from the freezer at room temperature and given to your baby as required. Once defrosted it should not be re-frozen and used within 24 hrs. The midwife looking after you can offer you advice and support regarding feeding your baby with a syringe or small cup. Contributors: JRRC designed the study, conducted the interviews, coded and analysed the data, carried out the thematic analysis and drafted the manuscript. ELM coded and analysed the data, participated in the thematic analysis and critical review of the first and subsequent manuscript drafts. JB assisted with study design and interview tool development, provided intellectual input into first and subsequent manuscript drafts and assisted with thematic analysis. KB conceived the study, assisted with study design and interview tool development and provided intellectual input into subsequent manuscript drafts. CH assisted with study design and interview tool development, provided intellectual input into first and subsequent manuscript drafts, assisted with thematic analysis and is the guarantor. All authors had full access to all of the data in the study and can take responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis. Breast pumps should be used with caution antenatally due to the expression being stronger than with hand expressing. If you decide to use a breast pump then use it sensibly and stop expressing if you notice any tightenings or contractions. Storing colostrumAlways wash your hands before you start. Use your hand to cup one of your breasts. Your hand should be in a ‘C’ shape around the nipple with 4 fingers under the breast and the thumb at the top. Your thumb and fingers should be about 2–3 cm away from the base area around the nipple. This can be done safely from 36 weeks of pregnancy as long as you have no risks of bleeding in pregnancy and you are not at risk of a pre-term birth.