Benefits of Collecting Colostrum

There are SO many benefits to collecting colostrum. I’m so happy that I started collecting colostrum at 36 weeks pregnant because I was able to save a lot for my baby. *This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.*

When I delivered my daughter and was waiting for my milk to come in, I also collected colostrum when she wasn’t breastfeeding. I used these colostrum collectors by Haaka, which is a great way to save it!

Colostrum, often referred to as liquid gold, is the milky fluid produced before your actual breast milk comes in. It has SO many benefits for your little one!

• it’s full of nutrients and is the ideal nutrition for newborns.

• it helps strengthen your baby’s immune system. If you freeze colostrum, you can use it for up to 4 months and give it to your baby if they’re sick.

• Helps prevent low blood sugar in full term babies.

• It helps establish a healthy gut by coating the baby’s intestines.

• It also helps prevent jaundice.

I highly recommend getting those colostrum collectors if you want to save yours. They come in a pack with 6 collectors as well as labels so you can put the date, time, ounces, etc.

You can also bring them with you to the hospital and feed them to your baby if they’re having trouble latching. We had brought some in a cooler and kept them on ice in the hospital.

Don’t waste your liquid gold and make sure you save it for your newborn once they arrive! #lemon8partner #colostrum #lactationhacks #exclusivelypumping #exclusivelybreastfed #breastfeedingtips #pregnancyjourney #breastfedbaby #newbornessentials #newborntips