colostrum

i’ve just tried collecting colostrum, i managed to get a few drops out but nowhere near enough to fill a syringe. any tips? xoxox

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Honestly don't worry! I started by collecting like 0.1 ml over like 2 hours! I would say, get relaxed and get a hot water bottle, settle in and start by massaging them! I found the cheap syringes off amazon the best, (I got the harvesting kit from my expert midwife but found them so difficult to use!) I've been doing it since about 38 weeks and now (40 weeks) can collect 5 ml ish within one sitting! It just takes time to build up! You've got this!!

Agree with Tia, the hot water bottle and massage really helped for me. Also check out Olivia_lactation_consultant if you have TikTok

When I had my baby a couple of weeks ago the first feed was given via two 0.2 colostrum syringes. Every little bit helps ❤️

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