Colostrum Collection Kit is a set for breastfeeding or milk supply products, antenatal expressing and collection.
Prepare for breastfeeding
To be prepared for breastfeeding is vital. The kit expresses a beneficial process in giving many moms a kick start on breastfeeding. Paired with the pregnancy tea is the perfect way to start the breastfeeding journey and increase the chances of milk supply The kit contains everything you need to collect colostrums in the third trimester.
What does colostrum mean?
Colostrum is the first breast milk form released by the mammary glands after a mother gives birth. It is high and nutrient-dense in antioxidants and bodies to build the newborn baby’s immune system. The colostrum changes to breast milk two to four days after the baby is born.
Thus, the use of the colostrum kit contained:
- Reusable jute bag
- Measuring cup with lid
- Hand-expressing technique instructions
- Four types of sterile syringes
- Syringe caps
- Date and name labels
Antenatal expressing
When an “antenatal expressing” is done safely and with proper guidance from a health professional, expectant mothers get experience in expressing in advance of the baby’s arrival and understand the process to express colostrum for the baby’s growth.
Colostrum starts during the second trimester and in small quantities, less than 1ml every time. Colostrum lasts until about three days postpartum when evolved in the breastmilk. Colostrum is more watery and milky-colored consistency.
How much colostrum is expressed?
Colostrum can be collected from 36 weeks pregnant. It is recommended though to contact the health care professional before starting colostrum collection. The collection of colostrum depends on the body variable of each person. Usually, mothers collect 1ml per collection, while others can get more, 5ml of colostrum.
How much colostrum to collect?
Taking colostrum to the hospital ensures all the syringes are labeled properly, so it is possible to store them. Regarding how many to take, a new baby needs up to 20ml per day. A mom must continue producing colostrum for 72 hours following the labor. Colostrum is safely stored for up to six months, and frozen once collected.
Colostrum should not be stored any longer and can’t be re-frozen when defrosted. The colostrum can be defrosted by simply placing the syringe in a cup of boiling water. Colostrum can be expressed before birth. Colostrum expression can be done twice a day; in the morning and later in the evening. It is best to collect after a warm shower or after applying heat to the breasts with a cloth or warm pack.
Colostrum is needed by the newborn baby, it is to be consumed up to 20 ml in the first 24-48 hours. After this period, it needs to shift up to 100ml daily. As an expectant mother, you need to be ready for the “antenatal expressing”, which is very important to feed for the newborn baby.