
Collecting Colostrum
Throughout this course you’ll learn all about colostrum; the benefits, how to collect it and how to store it safely.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
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Lesson 1: Where Do I Start?
Begin your journey with an introduction to collecting colostrum, including step-by-step guidance and demonstration videos to build your confidence.
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Lesson 2: Is This Course For Me?
Find out if this course is right for you, including key considerations based on your pregnancy stage and guidance from healthcare professionals.
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Lesson 3: A Personal Note: My Experience
Nicola shares her own journey with colostrum collection, highlighting the challenges she faced and the breakthrough moment that led to her success. This lesson emphasises the importance of technique and building confidence.
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Chapter 2: What is Colostrum?
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Lesson 1: What is Colostrum?
Learn about colostrum, your baby’s first milk, its vital role in the early days, and why it's perfectly normal to have varying experiences with expressing it before birth.
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Lesson 2: Benefits of Colostrum
Discover why colostrum is perfectly designed for newborns, from supporting immunity and digestion to reducing the risk of jaundice and infections.
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Chapter 3: Learn to Hand Express
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Lesson 1: Hand Expressing - What and How?
Learn the basics of hand expressing, including techniques to find the right spot, create a comfortable environment, and express effectively with step-by-step guidance.
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Lesson 2: Benefits of Hand Expressing
Discover the practical and emotional benefits of hand expressing, from boosting your breastfeeding confidence to understanding how to trigger oxytocin and connect with your changing body.
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Chapter 4: Collecting and Storing Colostrum
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Chapter 5: Bonus Video
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Chapter 6: Next Steps
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Lesson 1: Recap
Recap the key benefits of learning hand expression during pregnancy, from building confidence to understanding your body’s changes and preparing for a successful breastfeeding journey.
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I'd Love Your Feedback
Congratulations on completing the course! I’d love to hear your feedback to help improve the experience for future parents. If you need more support, feel free to get in touch for personalised assistance.
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Meet your Infant Feeding Coach
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Meet your Infant Feeding Coach ~
Nicola, founder of Feed and Nourish, is an accredited Infant Feeding Coach/Breastfeeding Counsellor with FEDANT. Having faced her own challenges feeding her son, Little T, she blends personal experience with professional expertise to support families. Nicola offers evidence-based, personalised advice for breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and combination feeding, ensuring parents feel confident and supported. With tailored one-on-one guidance, she provides the time and space needed for parents to make informed choices in a comfortable, compassionate environment.
Course FAQ
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Support is out there!
Look for evidence-based information and qualified professionals.
You can find some of my recommended resources and places to seek support on my resources page: www.feedandnourish.com/parenting-resources-support-devon
You are always welcome to contact me for further advice.
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Head over to my contact page for ways to get in touch: www.feedandnourish.co.uk/contact
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I do! You can find my other courses here: https://www.feedandnourish.co.uk/feeding-support-courses-new-parents