This pump creates a suction without batteries and cords, so you can move around and use it hands-free. Please note: Ensure clearance from your health professional prior to antenatal expressing as there may be a risk of early labour. Colostrum has a mild laxative effect which helps your baby pass its first stool called meconium. This means that it can also help in alleviating jaundice where the excess bilirubin is passed through the stool. These colostrum collectors come pre-sterilised however they can be reused with the following care instructions.

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Colostrum is traditionally collected in single-use syringes often made from harmful plastics. Our collector is made of 100% medical grade silicone, which means it won't leach nasty toxins and can be safely stored in the fridge or freezer. It's easy-to-use and reuse, making it the ideal option for moms both before and after birth!Fits nicely in the bra for extra support from wiggly worms on the feeding boob. Stays on the boob without extra support, but my Bub is finding his hands and feet, so needed extra support to hold it in place. The Haakaa Silicone Colostrum Collector is a world-first design, giving moms the option to express colostrum antenatally and postnatally in a safe, easy-to-use storage solution.

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However, there is certainly no reason that a healthy mother with a healthy newborn can't also hoard some colostrum antenatally. It's a brilliant idea!"

Our Silicone Colostrum Collector Set comes in two different sizes to suit different needs – our original 4ml Collector, and the bigger 20ml! Buy them individually or as a set – there's even a set containing 1 x 20ml plus 4 x 4ml Collectors for when you need a range. Along with the vitamin A that makes colostrum yellow and helps with eye development, colostrum is rich in other minerals too! These include magnesium, which supports your baby’s heart and bones, and copper and zinc, which helps develop bub’s immune system. Zinc can assist in brain development, with nearly four times more zinc in colostrum than in your mature milk, to support your baby’s rapidly developing brain!

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Do you know we have a number of informative blogs in our Breastfeeding Resources? From advice on how to manage engorgement, nipple pain and other common breastfeeding concerns, to pumping advice and Motherhood Stories from Milkbar Mama's interviews - where real mums share their experience with breastfeeding and pumping. Mama, colostrum is something almost magical and is often referred to as ‘liquid gold’ - because it’s honestly worth its weight in gold! So why is this stuff so good, you may ask? You may hear other mums or your caregiver talk about your 'milk coming in'. This is when your body switches from producing colostrum to milk, generally 2-5 days after birth. Most women will feel this happening as their breasts will become heavy, hot, tender to touch, engorged or even painful.Slow and steadily roll your fingers towards the nipple. This action is firm; however, it shouldn’t cause pain. It can also be handy for mums who may need to be separated from their bubs after birth , for example, in the case of an emergency c-section or it is known that the baby will require NICU support. Senior Midwife, author, and international maternity consultant Kathy Fray has found that collecting colostrum can be super helpful, especially for bubs who may need a little extra help after birth.