SECRET'S Revealed: The Ultimate Guide To Collecting Your Colostrum!

[@tallulahrobinson9513]

You should've seen my face when something actually came out 😂

[@mamanursetina]

Haha, that’s a win! 😂

[@TaycieMayy]

😂😂😂same. I’m so shocked lol

[@MushyyFairy]

I woke up today and just noticed my breasts were more swollen than usual and a bit painful. I started massaging them then I just had a random thought … what if I’m producing milk already? So I squeeze and colostrum came out it scared me lmao

[@mamanursetina]

@@MushyyFairy Haha yes its possible! THose breast changes start happening as early as 16-22 weeks!

[@elynkennedy9249]

The absolute truth to this comment, so much same 😂

[@sheawatson2541]

I'm 38 weeks pregnant and I got 3 drops out and I'm so proud of myself! Thank you so much 🙏🏼💜

[@amydoyle8777]

Feels like the only video that truly shows the suction motion you need for hand expression! It started right away with the correct technique! Thank you so much!

[@mamanursetina]

Yes!! thank you for being here!

[@curlyjen0107]

Best most complete video on this. Thank you. Great demos. Easy to understand.

[@buddhafullmind]

I WANT THOSE!!! I'm 34 weeks, and this is the first video I've watched on how to hand express. I love how direct you are, and your shorts are so funny!

[@mamanursetina]

Thank you ☺️

[@NadineeGoesPOP]

This has been the only tutorial that I’ve been successful getting a couple drops from. People usually stop after “make a C” and don’t explain proper placement or the rhythm to use for expression. Thank you for finally actually explaining the full steps!

[@mamanursetina]

YES 🙌🏻🙌🏻☺️

[@happilyeverangie]

Thank you so much! 39 weeks with first baby and this info is gold ✨

[@mamanursetina]

Oh gosh you’re so close! ♥️🙌🏻

[@deemarie3767]

I can’t believe this worked I got 2 drops on 1st try thank you so much for this!!! So encouraging.

[@joceyvalentine5674]

Came from TikTok, really just trying to educate myself for my first baby and I love your videos! ❤

[@mamanursetina]

Heeeey welcome!!!

[@HomemakerSuzy]

I had those hakka collectors for my first pregnancy and they were a life saver for me! My son was born 3 weeks early, had jaindice to almost where we had to bring him to the hospital, and would not wake up for feedings. I had covid, my husband had covid, so I was the only one who could take him to apts, and was alone every time they said he wasnt gaining enough weight (I thought I was doing something wrong, but the lactation consultant and all the doctors ar the hospital never told us he might not wake for feedings because of his jaundice and being warly 🙄). I decided to just express colostrum into those hakka tubes and feed from the tubes to dream feed him, and he did so well on those! He could latch, but he just wouldn't wake up to feed. I was constantly expressing and collecting and feeding with those tubes until my milk came in and he could nurse properly. My friend got them for me from my registry unstead of cute clothes, and I am so thankful I put them on my list and she got them. Pregnant with our second now and I already plan to store colostrum as soon as I can for this one, anticipating another early kiddo.

[@ajinglebells]

I want those! First time mom here and have no idea at all, read some scary experiences but watching this makes me feel at ease and i feel like if i’m successful in collecting colostrum, i might have a higher chance of an uncomplicated breastfeeding journey. Thanks for all your videos! :)

[@stajia4694]

I started leaking out at 16 weeks, and when I hit 36 weeks I started collecting, first time with hand expression I got 4ml, so I tried a pump the next day and got 15ml! Then I did hand expression again and got 10ml😅I feel like that’s a lot! So happy I can feed my baby!!

[@mamanursetina]

Hey I missed this comment! How did everything go with baby?

[@abigailburks1073]

Holy smokes! That’s a lot of colostrum for one session!

[@Angela_1438]

I want those honestly I ended up in ICU with my first back in 2021 and I was collecting colostrom for 3 days straight and can you believe the nurses still have my newborn formula!!!!! Now that I'm expecting again😊 alhamduliah I will definitely collect colostrum... Thanks so so so much for making this video I am so grateful

[@janicesis2903]

I don’t usually comment on videos but this one is a win. I was amazed and shocked something actually came out! Thank you so much for this!

[@Meganda7070]

I hope this works for me too 🥹

[@thamana9265]

This has been the only video to actually help me!! Finally got a few drops, thank you ❤

[@sarahharris5875]

I want those! I'm 15th weeks pregnant and can't wait to save my collostrum for my baby due in July ❤😊

[@kathycabrera7519]

I am so happy I found this video! I put the hakka tubes on my registry!

[@mairamartinez71]

I want those! Currently am 16 weeks pregnant. I’m so glad I watched this I definitely want to do this for my baby.

[@KatyaGonzalez-v8u]

The only video that was helpful for me! Anxiously waited for 36 weeks to be able to do this. Was able to get a little over 3.5 mL on my first try!🙌🏽

[@audreyp8958]

As a child and young adult I had virtually no exposure to babies/toddlers/infants. Partially related to my lack of exposure, I've had conflicting feelings about if I want to have children. I still dont know, but what I do know is if I choose to have children I will feel so much more confident with your tips!! Learning about childbearing from you has been so facinating!! Thank you for all that you do ❤

[@mamanursetina]

That means so much, thank you!

[@Steviie11]

I did this with my last pregnancy and it saved me from having to supplement with formula. I started storing colostrum this time around at 36 weeks once a day I get about 30ml a day.

[@mamanursetina]

Love that! ♥️

[@chilirice2k983]

Best video ever, tried collecting for the first time tonight and got 5 drops! Haha so proud ❤️

[@jankuni]

Thank you so much for this video. My baby is in the NICU right now so this video has helped me tremendously

[@DeusDeGorostiza]

Tina, I can't get enough of your content! The passion and enthusiasm you display in your videos is truly inspiring.

[@mamanursetina]

:) Thanks again!

[@DeusDeGorostiza]

@@mamanursetina Sent you an email hope you see it

[@RhyannonBailey]

Idk if you'll see my comment, but I'm so happy I found you, you've provided so much information giving me a bit more confidence with this being my first pregnancy. I just had my 36 week appt and it was with a different ob than usual as mine was out this week. I mentioned wanting to collect, as I've heard being diabetic can cause delays in getting things going, but also I'm wanting to prepare having all that I can in the event I get thrown into a C section, or something else comes up as I am flagged as high risk. She just told me there's no need to do this, and I felt very brushed off. It honestly kind of left me feeling hurt, which I know she knows her stuff but at the same time, is why I switched from her to the ob I have currently in hopes of being supported and listened to. I'm going to bring it up to my regular ob again next week, and in the meantime will still try working on collecting what I can. Any tips or advice would be appreciated if you do read this, but keep on with the videos as they truly do help ❤️

[@danaalhamad6165]

This is one of the bst videos I have ever watched about harvesting colostrum ❤

[@ellaxxy5513]

Thanks for this video! :D had a hard time doing it this morning, and will try again following your guidance 🙂

[@carlairving]

While collecting colostrum, some fell on my finger and I decided to taste it out of curiosity. I've been feeling very bad for my baby ever since 😂😂😂 Great video thanks

[@mamanursetina]

Feeling bad cause it was yucky? I always thought breast milk tasted a bit sweet 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@carlairving]

@mamanursetina yes exactly! Breastmilk taste sweet, except for colostrum which tasted like salted and sour milk. 😆 But baby loved it so it's all that matters

[@Nagaeem]

What did it taste like?

[@sammylee9440]

I'm only 11 weeks but this is great never even new about colostrum... thank you x

[@amandaburnham8626]

I'm 34 weeks woth my 2nd son. I had lots of issues breastfeeding my 1st son. This time around, I'm in better mental health, and my breasts are already starting to leak. Tonight, they started aching. Unless i go into labor naturally, i have a scheduled c-section in 4 weeks. I feel more comfortable with collecting my colostrum now, and like my body is ready to breastfeed this time. 😊 Thank you!

[@AmyMorris-b4u]

This was such a helpful video!❤ I had such a strange reaction when I first got something out, I felt this overwhelming panic.. I guess it's because it's such an alien thing to a first time mom. It put me off a little but I've persevered. I've been finding it so hard to collect in the syringes, so bought myself some haakaa collectors! 😊

[@lisathornton6498]

I WANT THOSE! Currently 24 weeks pregnant. Last baby unexpectedly had IUGR and low blood sugar. Luckily he grew into a thriving toddler 😃. With this baby IUGR is a very real risk so I'm doing what I can to give her the best start possible. When I get to a week or two before I'm supposed to deliver I want to start harvesting colostrum. Thank you so much for your tips!

[@mamanursetina]

I’m so glad you’re here! Hopefully we can get to the giveaway soon ♥️

[@hillary6563]

I have had it coming out of my boobs for weeks now, but I had no way to collect it. Thank you! I'd love to have some stored up for when she finally arrives. I absolutely love your channel! I have an autoimmune disorder and may have to get back on medications that will prevent me from breastfeeding long-term, so this information is crucial!

[@shiny123ful]

Thanks so much for this video. I tried and it worked for me. It was very helpful.

[@lialee162]

This is the best video! I was getting so frustrated ehen i tried it for thr first time yesterday with just the leaflet goven by the hospital. Watched this video and got a couple of drops on first try! Thank you so much!

[@Jacqueline1859]

I’ve been so nervous and you just made me feel so much better! Thankyou

[@melinagalleher3737]

I want those! I am pregnant and interested in in collecting colostrum. I’d love those syringes please. Love your videos, thanks for sharing and helping so many people with your videos!

[@brittneydockter1109]

Such clear information. I bottle fed my first kid and with my second I am ready to jump into all the different breast feeding options and this seems like such a good way to learn some techniques ahead of time and have you have a stash of liquid gold on hand.

[@mamanursetina]

Preach!! I hope you have success with your baby in whatever avenue you guys travel down! ♥️ 💦

[@jesssuwicha7897]

OMG it worked!!! Tips are so helpful. ❤❤❤

[@justbrookethings2443]

I want those! Thank you for sharing!! I wish I knew about colostrum collection with my first

[@tikaperson]

Side note: your channel is SO much fun! Thank you for making it fun and interesting to watch... It really helps distract from the serious/urgent stress I have as a first time mom

[@stephanieveloso5326]

Is there a followup video on the when we thaw/use, what to do with them during labor, etc? I can only find videos about collecting colostrum and not when to use them once the baby is born...

[@factualfallout1469]

Thank you so much! Best video on Colostrum I have found thus far and really in depth.

[@alyssawalls4515]

Thank you so much for this video. This will be my second time breastfeeding but I didn’t collect colostrum with my last pregnancy. I am a visual person so reading blogs and listening to podcasts about this hasn’t really helped me. Watching this video has helped me so much. Thank you for giving me the confidence to hopefully collect colostrum now! My midwife gave me the okay last week. ❤

[@alyssawalls4515]

Update: I got 3.5mLs my first try 🥳🎉

[@FlorHuang]

@@alyssawalls4515 super proud of you mama ❤

[@laceylayman7702]

That expression rhythm is so confuaing to me 😂 i had my son 9 years ago. I did not breastfeed very long. I have never stopped producing colostrum, so I luckily know how to get mine out. Great information, though! Very great explanation!

[@melissachapman6213]

I love your videos and I have been trying to binge them before baby gets here! I even sent a few to my husband so he could get on board ♡

[@mamanursetina]

Yay! Thank you!

[@lindsg8517]

I would love to try the colostrum collectors! I had trouble breastfeeding my first baby and am trying everything I can do succeed with number two, who is due in October!

[@mamanursetina]

Yeeees!! Let’s get spread the word so I can do a giveaway….or two!

[@diamondboylan5312]

I just started producing mine and this video helped me a lot.

[@mamanursetina]

Amazing, I'm so glad!

[@chelseavisneskie7410]

This is a great video, it worked right away! Love all of your videos! ❤

[@daziajones3647]

I want those! I found this video right on time, I’m 9 months.

[@allisondefelice6]

Does the clear stuff coming out at first qualify as colostrum? Or do you wait to collect until it is gold?

[@stephaniehenderson6631]

Excellent video, thank you x

[@celticsercetandvegas]

i want those! they are awesome! my baby has restricted growth. and is small! this is something iv been hoping to do since day one of my pregnancy and then when i found out about her being small i wanted to even more and was recommended by the drs

[@mamanursetina]

Good for you :)

[@sharmylouw7779]

So mine started coming out today at 39 weeks and 4 days ...man was I happy wen I saw it started coming out ..through out my last 3 pregnancies nthn my milk always comes out after 3 days hopefully if I pumping my milk will come in early before baby is born ❤❤❤

[@Carotteline73]

I am 35weeks pregnant and already starting to have colostrum... i have to admit it's a bit scary but also amazing to see how quickly my body is changing towards the end of the pregnancy 😊

[@0phelion]

I WANT THOSE! Been eyeing them for a while. I'm currently 35w and am both excited and apprehensive about expressing colostrum in the near future. Thank you so much for this helpful video!

[@mamanursetina]

Yes!! Let’s spread the word and get a few giveaways going 🙌🏻♥️

[@crystalann4700]

Can you use a manual pump to do this?

[@SausageSideways]

​@@crystalann4700it doesn't really work before your milk comes in I find. The only way to get colostrum is with a baby or this hand expression method.

[@NE-tu7rk]

Thank you for a very good video. If the colostrum is clear, is it still worth collecting or should I give it some time and see if it thickens or turns yellow? 😊

[@isyssreign8319]

I want those!!! First time mommy and I am so ready 😂❤

[@rebeccatompkins1323]

Is the clear colostrum worth collecting? Is it as nutrient dense as the yellow?

[@mamanursetina]

Yes! All of it is colostrum and all of it is worth collecting ☺️

[@yuliawillis2462]

Thank you

[@rfrazar]

I WANT THOSE! ❤ Thank you SO much for this information. You’re amazing 🙌

[@mamanursetina]

♥️♥️

[@elleryjefeti6468]

I've watched a few videos and am trying this now at 37 weeks. I enjoy seeing the slight variation in technique between videos, and trying to see what works for me. I think I am "like" number 993, but I WANT THOSE 😊

[@mamanursetina]

🙌🏻

[@Jaimieofficial-w1m]

I want those! Thank you for this helpful video❤

[@pandapug20]

I would love to give the Haakka collectors a try. I am currently 28 weeks pregnant with my first, and likely only baby (years of IVF and my advanced age), so I want to get a head start on harvesting my colostrum for her as soon as I can. I am so nervous about breast feeding and making sure I give my little girl the best start to her life as I possibly can. Thank you so very much for sharing these awesome tips with us, Tina.

[@mamanursetina]

Thanks for being here! Let’s get this video pushed so we can do a giveaway (or two or three!) 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@DestinyThomas-wl5zg]

Did you start collecting at 28 weeks ?

[@i_luv_hecklefish]

Pumping at this moment. Thought this was fitting content. 😊

[@codingjourney1549]

Can I collect. everyday for til the seringe or the cup gets filled up? What if in the first day is very little?

[@PotionsMaster007]

I was advised I could start at 36 weeks and just tried today and got a drop out of each breast. Such a helpful tutorial :)

[@shelbywiley-o7m]

Is the clear liquid colostrum as well? Or just the gold color?..

[@mamanursetina]

Its aaaaaaall colostrum! When it first comes out often times its more clear. But you bet it is!

[@lazydaisy411]

I actually bought some of those colostrum collectors, but I have yet to get any colostrum to come out. I will keep trying!

[@mamanursetina]

Yep. It’s a process remember that! Slow and steady ♥️

[@Morbid_Freyja27]

I didn't even know what colostrum was until I saw this video. Knowing what colostrum is and what it does for baby is awesome! Im glad that you provided a tutorial on how to collect colostrum and store it. It was very informative and easy to understand. I love watching your videos! 😃👍🏻🫶🏻

[@mamanursetina]

Thank you for being here!!

[@georgie3843]

This video is sooo helpful! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@mamanursetina]

Amazing!

[@Larieckha]

I need to take certain meds again after pregnancy and therefore won’t be able to breastfeed. So I started hand expression after talking to my OB/GYN and lactation consultant colleague at 37 weeks. even as a pediatric nurse I never thought you could have so much colostrum before birth….I always end up with about 4 milliliters 😊…so proud of my body

[@mamanursetina]

♥️🙌🏻🎉

[@eliansalinas7022]

Wife has no clue what she’s doing, started pumping today at 36+6 and easily got 2ml out of right sided breast. Extremely proud of her.

[@bridgetwoolridge909]

I bought them! Thought they'd be great! I'm 29 wks, planning ahead.

[@mamanursetina]

🙌🏻

[@tonyalapham2061]

Great video

[@noellekillius9048]

I want those! But I live in Ireland and probably too late 😢

[@maryamakeupartist7191]

This is probably the most productive video ❤

[@louisaw.5743]

This is amazing! Thank you for this helpful video. I have one more question: if I start collecting colostrum at 37/38 weeks of my pregnancy, do I have to do this everyday or is it ok to skip a day or so in between? Best wishes Louise

[@Walk-with-integrity]

Omg I WANT THOSE 😉!! 🤩🙏🏾🥰 Thankyou for sharing this amazing info! So clear and informative I had no idea! So excited for liquid gold for my lil angel 😇 14 weeks! So grateful 💟

[@mamanursetina]

♥️

[@christinacollins793]

37 weeks with my first and have watched your videos since 1st tri. Saved this one and registered for the collectors for my baby shower (gotem!), finally tried for the first time today! Now i'm someone who, though my breasts have grown a ton, hasnt leaked at all this pregnancy. So this first round of collecting only got me like 1 drop from each side. Aaaand i'm still not 100% sure i'm not squeezing/moving my fingers *too* much? Haha But i'll take it! Thanks so much for making this video, looking forward to harvesting more soon!

[@letitbe9871]

I want those! 🙌🏽 thanks for the video🎉

[@mamanursetina]

Thanks for being here!

[@marsbi3009]

When I should start this? I am 36 weeks now. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@NancyJoliBijoux]

Can I use a manual breastpump?

[@mamanursetina]

It’s not usually recommended because colostrum is thicker and most of it will get caught in the breast pump parts as opposed to being collected because the amounts are usually small. Some people like it, I think hand expression is best!

[@Okruh_Kolumbiya]

Tina, video is great! I have a quick question: let’s say I’ve collected colostrum during my last weeks of pregnancy. When baby is arrived, and after the first feeding baby gets her colostrum from a breast, will my collected colostrum still be giving to the baby later on, or what to do with it? Thank you!

[@lilebethbusal9845]

I think She mentioned if stored in freezer, it is good for up to 6months..

[@Okruh_Kolumbiya]

We don’t want that cold to be thrown away! Yes, you can freeze it and have it with you at the hospital, unfreeze it and give it to the baby, OR you can offer it at home, and feed baby from the spoon

[@alysonodell6929]

Thank you so much for the info!!

[@mamanursetina]

♥️

[@merlynleichter8018]

Very informative

[@mamanursetina]

Thank you!

[@agentsuperfly]

I want those 🤓 glad I watched! I didn't realize you could use the tip like a syringe!

[@mamanursetina]

Yeeeees!! Good luck!

[@bernadettegarcia2176]

Yep I want those😃!!!

[@juliap4177]

do you need to warm it up before feeding it to the baby?

[@aryannamorris1102]

36 weeks pregnant! I WANT THOSE❤️🥰

[@mamanursetina]

Yaaaaas you are, let’s geeeet it 🙌🏻

[@emilylancaster3186]

The first night I tried this I got a few drops and was so amazed and excited, but the next two tries I got nothing. Should I be concerned?

[@mikeebaghetti5303]

This may sound like a dumb question, but how do you go about to feed your baby colostrum? Once it’s collected in the syringe … how do you give it to baby? Directly from the syringe?

[@midwestbadger2503]

I have GD this pregnancy and am planning to collect colostrum within the next few weeks because of baby's sugars/possibly baby sugars and may need formula. Nothing against formula but I am already producing so mind as well save it and bring it with to the hospital. I can't wait to meet my baby! My first pregnancy my baby had a hard time latching and the LC had me hand express and we fed my baby with a syringe which i thought was so nice and helpful of them. I didn't know this was an option as a new mom.

[@mamanursetina]

This is a great reason to collect colostrum! Lots of times these babies need a little extra to help their blood sugars after birth!

[@rynm5373]

I’ve been leaking since 16 weeks SO MUCH and my OB says I cannot do it early at all or else I will go into early labor but ive woken up to a puddle twice the size of my head and it’s getting to be so much. I’m currently 27 weeks. It’s overwhelming.

[@jourdanconaway718]

I want those! Super cool!

[@mamanursetina]

Yaaaaas!

[@melissastevenson6673]

How long do you recommend massaging for?

[@Itsmeemrly]

Holly Jesus! It worked😯

[@slpmaterialgirl1]

I want those ! 😊

[@aysegulaltunbas4985]

I so wish I had seen this video with my first one!

[@chaneldiana4453]

This video helped the most I can produce a drop it’s just not enough to tilt into bottle and when I try to use a syringe with one hand I end up wasting it

[@mamanursetina]

It will come more as you work at it. You could try scooping it off with a small plastic spoon. But if its a drop I am not sure you'd be able to collect it till you have a bit more. But worth a try :)

[@minidoggy97]

I want those! I need those! Lol