{"product_id":"sterile-colostrum-collection-syringe","title":"Sterile Colostrum Collection Syringe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"6\"\u003eSterile Colostrum Collection Syringe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"42\"\u003e is a single, pre-sterilised syringe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"81\"\u003efor collecting and storing colostrum — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"120\"\u003ethe small, concentrated first milk your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"160\"\u003ebody makes before and just after birth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"200\"\u003eIt's available in 1 ml, 3 ml, 5 ml and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"239\"\u003e10 ml, so you can match the size to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"275\"\u003ehow much you're expressing at a given \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"313\"\u003estage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_yu34g_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"313\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach syringe arrives pre-sterilised and sealed, with its own cap — so it's ready to use straight away, and can be capped and stored once you've collected. They're sold individually, which means you can buy as few or as many as you need rather than committing to a set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eChoosing a size\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e — the size most parents reach for when harvesting antenatally. Colostrum arrives in drops rather than millilitres, and a narrow barrel makes those first few drops much easier to draw up without losing any.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e — a little more room per session, useful once you're expressing more than a few drops at a time and would rather store fewer, fuller syringes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e — suits later sessions and the days after birth, when volumes start to increase and a larger barrel means less swapping between syringes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e — the largest in the range, useful when you're expressing larger volumes or where a midwife or healthcare professional has advised giving a bigger amount by syringe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you're not sure where to start, most parents expressing before birth find the smaller sizes more practical, and move up as volumes increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhy parents collect colostrum before birth\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eColostrum is produced in very small quantities, and expressing some in the last weeks of pregnancy means you have a stored supply ready to take to hospital with you. Some parents are advised to do this by their midwife or doctor — for instance where feeding may need extra support in the first hours — and others simply like having a little in reserve. Because the volumes are so small, a syringe collects and stores it far more practically than a bottle or bag, where drops are easily lost to the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAntenatal expressing isn't right for every pregnancy, though, and it's a conversation to have with your midwife or doctor before you start rather than something to begin on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWash your hands and make sure the syringe is capped and unopened until you're ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExpress by hand, collecting the colostrum as it beads, and draw it up into the syringe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReplace the cap, label the syringe with the date and time, and store it as advised by your midwife or hospital.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUse a fresh syringe for each collection session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYour midwife or lactation consultant is the best guide on technique, timing and how much to expect — these steps are an outline, not a substitute for that guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSterile Colostrum Collection Syringe\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great option for parents who:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHave been advised by a midwife, doctor or lactation consultant to harvest colostrum before birth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWant a sterile, capped syringe that's ready to use without any preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWould rather buy individually and build up the number they need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNeed a practical way to store very small volumes without losing drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt may not be what you're after if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAre expressing larger volumes and need storage bottles or breast milk bags instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAre still early in pregnancy, because there is a risk that expressing colostrum can lead to preterm labour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePandylane Pro Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e: Label each syringe with the date and time as you fill it, and keep them together in a sealed bag or container in the freezer. When it's time to go in, they travel to hospital in a cool bag with ice packs and go straight into the ward freezer or fridge on arrival — worth packing the cool bag alongside your hospital bag so it isn't the thing you forget at 3am.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pandylane","offers":[{"title":"1ml","offer_id":47759099789489,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3ml","offer_id":47759099822257,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml","offer_id":47759099855025,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml","offer_id":47759099887793,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9559\/4673\/files\/1.jpg?v=1784869922","url":"https:\/\/pandylane.com\/products\/sterile-colostrum-collection-syringe","provider":"Pandylane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}