Expressing and storing colostrum before baby arrives can be very beneficial, but it also has some ‘dos and don’ts’ that are important to keep in mind before you start. Here are some key points that can help you decide if prenatal colostrum collection is right for you—and what to do next if it is.

The five questions we’ll look at with prenatal colostrum collection are: What is it? How does it work? Who benefits? Why might you want to try it? And what do you need to know before starting?

Through preparation and intention, you can work to bring calm to your labour experience—and that can give your body more opportunities to self-regulate—leading to even more calm in your birth! Does that sound intriguing (or impossible)? I encourage you to keep reading below for tips on things you can do to encourage calm in labour…