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Complete Colostrum Harvesting Kit
Complete Colostrum Harvesting Kit
Complete Colostrum Harvesting Kit
Complete Colostrum Harvesting Kit
Complete Colostrum Harvesting Kit
Complete Colostrum Harvesting Kit
Complete Colostrum Harvesting Kit
Complete Colostrum Harvesting Kit

Complete Colostrum Harvesting Kit

This kit has been developed by our midwives so you can harvest colostrum from 37 weeks of pregnancy
uk made
suitable for vegetarians
plastic free
no palm oil
not tested on animals
can be recycled
£18.36 £22.95
£18.36 £22.95

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"It is best to colostrum harvest regularly for short periods as this will be most effective at stimulating the milk supply."

Complete Colostrum Harvesting Kit This kit has been developed by our midwives so you can harvest colostrum from 37 weeks of pregnancy
£18.36 £22.95
£18.36 £22.95
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This kit has been developed by our midwives so you can harvest colostrum from 37 weeks of pregnancy. Colostrum is the breast milk that your baby receives for the first few days after birth when you are breastfeeding. Colostrum harvesting and hand expressing are useful skills to learn during pregnancy. Our midwife written guide will support you in 7 simple steps.

*If you have cervical stitch or have been diagnosed with a low lying placenta/placenta praevia please consult with your midwife or doctor before starting colostrum harvesting.

The kit contains 5 x sterile syringes and caps, 5 x freezable labels, a full guide to colostrum harvesting and a FULL SIZE No Harm Nipple Balm for breastfeeding worth £12.50.

5 x sterile syringes and caps to be used for collecting any colostrum you harvest, including handy caps for storage
5 x freezable labels so that you can label your syringes with your name and the date collected and store in your freezer to take with you to hospital when you give birth
full guide to colostrum harvesting providing you with all the information you need to help you harvest colostrum
no harm nipple balm provides fast relief and protection for breastfeeding mums from sore and cracked nipples
full ingredients Ingredients: Lanolin, Cocous Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil. Warning: Babies have a strong suck. Always check you have removed the cap on your syringes before you put into your babies mouth to prevent them swallowing it. *If you have cervical stitch or have been diagnosed with a low lying placenta/placenta praevia please consult with your midwife or doctor before starting colostrum harvesting.

we have a number of delivery options depending on how quickly you would like to receive your order and where you need it to be sent

All orders received by 3pm will be dispatched within 24 working hours. Orders received after 3pm will be processed and dispatched the next working day.

Please note that our warehouse does not operate on weekends or bank holidays. All orders received after 3pm on a Friday will be dispatched on the following Monday, or the Tuesday of a bank holiday weekend.

european & international delivery (£14.95 / £25) We offer European and International Tracked/Signed For Delivery. International deliveries to some countries continue to face short delays, particularly where there are a lack of available transport links which may lengthen the normal delivery timescales. International delivery is free on orders over £90.
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Colostrum is high in calories, full of antibodies and packed with stem cells. It supports your baby’s immune system and development, and can help to establish breastfeeding after their birth

Colostrum is high in calories, full of antibodies and packed with stem cells. It supports your baby’s immune system and development, and can help to establish breastfeeding after their birth

  • If you have cervical stitch or have been diagnosed with a low lying placenta/placenta praevia please consult with your midwife or doctor before starting colostrum harvesting.
  • Collecting and storing colostrum, from around 37 weeks of pregnancy can be a great back up plan if baby cannot or does not breastfeed well initially.
  • Colostrum can be frozen, stored and defrosted when needed. Having this extra supply can be a great help if your baby takes a little longer to learn to breastfeed or if more regular feeds are advised - as may be the case if you have had gestational diabetes and your baby’s blood sugars need regulating, or if your baby needs special care.
How to harvest colostrum

How to harvest colostrum

  • find a time where you can relax for at least 30 minutes without being interrupted. It may be easier to practice whilst having a warm + relaxing bath the first few times
  • wash your hands. You may find it easier to have shorter, trimmed fingernails too
  • slowly + firmly stroke your breasts from the top down towards the nipple with either a flat hand or make your hand into a fist
  • watch at the nipple for signs of any colostrum, which can be clear or milky coloured. It doesn’t matter if you don’t see any as just the action helps to stimulate the production of it
  • after a couple of minutes, make a C shape with your thumb and forefinger around 2-3cms from the nipple end and use a gentle stroking + squeezing movement (don’t squeeze until its painful)
  • after a few attempts you should start to see colostrum gather at the nipple end, which you can collect in a plastic syringe
  • any colostrum collected can be dated using the labels provided and stored in your freezer, in a sandwich bag so it is ready to give to your baby, should they need it after they are born
  • you can start collecting colostrum from 37 weeks
FAQs
Where can I get extra syringes from?
You can ask your midwife to provide you with extra syringes or they are available to buy from chemists or order online.
Can I store/freeze my colostrum in other containers?
It is easier to store and defrost small amounts of colostrum in syringes, but you can store or freeze your colostrum in any suitable sterilised container, especially if you are collecting larger quantities.
Are there any circumstances when I should not harvest colostrum?
If you have cervical stitch or have been diagnosed with a low lying placenta/placenta praevia please consult with your midwife or doctor before starting colostrum harvesting.
You can ask your midwife to provide you with extra syringes or they are available to buy from chemists or order online.
It is easier to store and defrost small amounts of colostrum in syringes, but you can store or freeze your colostrum in any suitable sterilised container, especially if you are collecting larger quantities.
If you have cervical stitch or have been diagnosed with a low lying placenta/placenta praevia please consult with your midwife or doctor before starting colostrum harvesting.
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