COLLECTING COLOSTRUM WHILE PREGGO🍼⁣ ⁣ Did you know you can collect colostrum while you are pregnant? ⁣ ⁣ Your body will start producing colostrum around 16-20 weeks of pregnancy. This is normal! You’ll also notice breast, nipple, and areola changes during this time. Your body is prepping for after birth. ⁣ ⁣ Sometimes colostrum can leak during pregnancy, especially in second+ time pregnancies who have previously lactated. ⁣ ⁣ If you notice leaking, *ask your provider* if you can start collecting the colostrum. Usually this is safe around 36 weeks when baby is term. ⁣ ⁣ Hand expression is the only safe way to collect colostrum. Hand and electric pumps could induce contractions, so please avoid. ⁣ Antenatal (during pregnancy) colostrum harvesting is a great idea for those who:⁣ ⁣ ▪️have had previously low supply ⁣ ▪️have gestational diabetes (babies often are born with low blood sugar so colostrum can be given in addition to formula to increase blood sugar) ⁣ ▪️have had previous breast surgeries that could/have affected milk supply ⁣ ▪️anticipated NICU stay ⁣ Head to “colostrum” highlight/IG guide and blog post on my page to learn more. LTKbump LTKbaby LTKfamily