How To Use Haakaa To Collect Colostrum

The haakaa silicone colostrum collector is a world first design giving moms the option to express colostrum antenatally and postnatally in a safe easy to use storage solution.

How to use haakaa to collect colostrum. Our collector is made of 100 medical grade silicone which means it won t leach nasty toxins and can be safely stored in. Attach the haakaa to the affected breast and let it sit for about 10 minutes. It seems there are a number of ways the haakaa can be useful to breastfeeding moms. Put them in the freezer until birth. I m currently 40 1 still waiting for my little one to come.

Begin with hand expressing each breast for 10 15 minutes once a day during late pregnancy. Im leaking at 31 weeks and my doctor said i can collect colostrum as long as i don t use an electric pump due to sending myself into labor. Others use it mainly to relieve engorgement. If it doesn t clear the plugged duct on the first try take a break and repeat up to four times a day. Has anyone used the haakaa for collecting prior to giving birth.

The combination of heat and salt should pull out the plug. While you can definitely start using your haakaa immediately you are unlikely to collect much in your haakaa until your milk fully comes in after a few days postpartum. Colostrum is traditionally collected in single use syringes often made from harmful plastics. Label your collector with the date and place in your container. I ve been using the haakaa since 38 weeks since i ve been leaking a lot.

Add one tablespoon of epsom salt. On the brightside i was able to collect over 25 ounces of colostrum to use when baby gets here. My doctor has scared me out of doing it altogether because of the labor. Colostrum is extremely thick and you only make a few drops of it every few hours.