For some families it may be helpful to collect colostrum before you give birth.
These include babies:
- whose mother had diabetes in pregnancy or who has a history of diabetes
- with a cleft lip or palate identified during pregnancy
- with congenital conditions e.g. Down Syndrome or a cardiac complications
- diagnosed with intrauterine growth restriction
- whose mother is taking beta blockers to control high blood pressure.
- who are twins or triplets
and mothers:
- who have a breast hypoplasia (limited breast development)
- who have had previous breast surgery
It is important for a mother to discuss her plans to express antenatally with her healthcare provider. It may not be recommended depending on various considerations.
You can access more information on the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers website by clicking here.