Haakaa

Silicone Colostrum Collectors

A guide on how to express and store colostrum antenatally

Haakaa Silicone Colostrum Collector

Capture those first golden drops with a Haakaa colostrum collection kit. Designed for antenatal expressing in the weeks before birth, each pre-sterilised set helps you harvest, store and feed colostrum with confidence. The soft silicone colostrum collector is gentle to use and simple to clean, and the lidded cups make storing and feeding straightforward. As your supply comes in, move on to our Gen 2 or Gen2+ breast pumps for everyday expressing and a Ladybug or Petal breast milk collector to catch every letdown.

Shop colostrum collection kits and collectors for those important early feeds.

FAQ

A technique used to collect colostrum during late pregnancy - also known as "harvesting".

Attempted from 36 weeks onwards, 3-5 mins on each side, several times a day, with approval from your Lead Maternity Carer (LMC).

Having colostrum on hand means your baby can feed as soon as required, especially if they cannot breastfeed or need extra nutrition.

Reasons for this could be:
- Baby has a low birth weight, is at risk of hypoglycaemia, or has a congenitcal condition eg, cleft lip, Down Syndrome etc.

- Mum has gestational diabetes, an elective c-section, anticipates being seperated from bubs at birth, or a low milk supply.

- Some mums may choose to antenatally express, so they have a supply of colostrum should they need it.

In some cases, antenatal hand-expression is not advisable. Women at risk of pre-term labour or other pregnancy complications should always speak to their Lead Maternity Carer first for advice.
NB: If you experience any abdominal pain, uterine contractions, vaginal blood loss or signs of hypoglycaemia STOP EXPRESSING and contact your Lead Maternity Carer.