A gentle, midwife-led guide to understanding expressing during pregnancy — and when it may (or may not) be helpful
Midwife-led • Evidence-informed
You may have heard about expressing colostrum before your baby arrives —
but it’s not always clear what this means, or whether it’s right for you.
This session helps you understand your options, so you can make informed, confident decisions.
You might be wondering: “Should I be expressing before my baby is born?” “When would I start?” “Is it safe?” “Do I need to do this at all?” You may have come across different advice — and it’s not always easy to know what applies to you.
Simple and practical
A focused 30-minute session
Clear, easy-to-follow guidance
Designed for real-life situations
Often, the advice you find just makes things feel more complicated.
👉 No fluff. Just what you need. You don’t need complicated routines or lots of equipment.
👉 A simple understanding of what’s helpful (and what isn’t)
That’s exactly what this session gives you.
This session is not about telling you what you should do.
It’s about helping you:
👉 Understand when it might be considered
👉 Feel confident in your choices
👉 Approach it safely, if it feels right for you
You don’t need to decide everything now — just understand what might be helpful.
In this session, you’ll understand:
What expressing before birth involves
When it may be recommended — and when it isn’t
How to approach it safely, if appropriate
What to expect (and what’s normal)
How this fits into your overall feeding experience
👉 So you can feel informed — without pressure
👉 So you can feel more prepared and confident
What expressing before birth involves, in simple terms
When it may be helpful — and when it might not be needed
How to approach it safely, if it feels right for you
What’s commonly experienced (and what’s not)
How this fits alongside feeding after your baby arrivesThis is a downloadable, pre-recorded session designed to be simple, clear, and easy to follow.
It’s created by Louise — a former neonatal nurse, registered midwife, and breastfeeding & newborn specialist — and is grounded in UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards, alongside experience from supporting thousands of parents and leading hundreds of antenatal courses.
In this engaging session, you will explore:
- Understanding Colostrum: Discover the vital role of colostrum, known as "liquid gold," and its incredible benefits for your newborn.
- Techniques for Harvesting Colostrum: Learn effective methods for expressing colostrum antenatally, empowering you to have a head start on feeding your baby.
- Practical Tips: Receive practical advice on how to store and handle expressed breastmilk safely.
This video, created in partnership with Sterifeed, introduces the Colostrum Collector & Feeder with Tethered Cap and how it can support you during antenatal expressing and early feeding.
You’ll learn how to safely collect, store, and feed colostrum using a simple, hygienic system designed specifically for small volumes. The design helps minimise waste, makes handling easier, and allows for a smooth transition from expressing to feeding your baby.
Sterifeed colostrum products are widely used in hospitals, so you are likely to come across them during your maternity care. Becoming familiar with how they work can help you feel more confident and prepared when the time comes.
This resource is designed to complement your learning on colostrum and antenatal expression, giving you practical, real-world guidance you can use both at home and in a clinical setting.
This is for you if you’re: Pregnant and have heard about expressing before birth. Wondering whether it might be relevant for you. Wanting clear, balanced information Looking for a calm, supportive explanation
So you can make decisions that feel right for you
A simple, supportive way to feel more prepared — without overwhelm
If you’d also like guidance on breastfeeding preparation, harvesting colostrum and expressing, you can access everything together.
👉 Explore the Calm Feeding Preparation (£89)