Can Colostrum Harvesting Bring On Labor?
Collecting colostrum before birth involves hand expressing and ultimately, nipple stimulation.
Nipple stimulation is like a secret handshake with your body, triggering the release of the hormone called oxytocin.
And you know what oxytocin does? The flow of oxytocin in your body kickstarts contractations in your uterus, prepping your body for labor.
Can Colostrum Harvesting Bring On Labor?
It’s very rare for harvesting colostrum to actually cause the onset of labor, but there's a tiny, itsy-bitsy chance it could give your baby a nudge to start the grand entrance.
We all love surprises, but not the "whoops, baby's coming early" kind!
For this reason, it’s only recommended to begin harvesting colostrum if You:
Are 37+ weeks pregnant
Have a low risk pregnancy
Get your healthcare provider’s blessing
The Best Colostrum Harvesting Kit
Check out the Haakaa Silicone Colostrum Harvesting kit on Amazon. (It’s soooo much better than using those icky plastic syringes.)
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