Collecting Colostrum
The self-paced online course that teaches mums-to-be exactly how to hand express and safely store colostrum — so you actually know what you're doing, not just that you should be doing it.
If your midwife has mentioned colostrum collection and you've given it a go — or thought about it — and found yourself thinking "I really don't know what I'm doing and nothing's happening" — this course is for you.
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You know you should collect colostrum. What nobody has really told you is how.
Your midwife mentioned it. Maybe you've looked it up. Maybe you've already had a go. And somewhere between the brief advice and the attempt, you hit a wall — because it turns out knowing colostrum exists and actually knowing how to collect it are two very different things.
Most people are sent away with instructions that cover the what but skip the why and rush the how. So you try it, nothing happens, and you're left wondering whether you're doing it wrong — or whether it just doesn't work for you.
In fact, this matters because...
- Hand expressing is a skill — which means it can be learnt, practised, and genuinely owned before your baby arrives, when you have the time and calm to do it properly
- Understanding the why behind colostrum changes everything — it moves you from going through the motions to feeling purposeful and clear about what you're doing
- Mums who feel confident in the technique before birth are more likely to be able to collect colostrum — and less likely to assume it isn't working when they're just getting started
- Having colostrum collected and ready means your baby may have access to the most nutrient-dense, protective first milk possible, if needed — right from the very start
- And feeling genuinely prepared for this one thing has a ripple effect — on your confidence, your mindset, and your experience throughout pregnancy and beyond
Buuuuuuuuuuut here's what nobody tells you.
Colostrum collection isn't something most people actually know how to do. It's not routinely taught in any real detail. Your midwife might have mentioned it — but what you got was probably a brief explanation and a vague sense that you should give it a go.
So you do. And then... nothing happens. Or something happens but you're not sure if it's right. Or you feel like you must be missing something fundamental because it genuinely isn't working, and you can't find anything that properly explains why.
Annnnnnndd:
- You might have Googled it — and found instructions that tell you where to put your fingers and what to do, but with nothing actually happening when you try it. Instructions alone don't give you the understanding you need to make it work.
- You might feel like you're missing something — not confused by conflicting advice, but just fundamentally unclear on what's actually supposed to be happening, and why it isn't. "I really don't know what I'm doing and nothing's happening" is the thought running through your head.
- And the thing is — hand expressing is genuinely unusual. It's not instinctive. You need the background, the detail, and a real demonstration — not just a list of steps to follow without any real understanding of what you're doing.
The gap isn't motivation. It isn't effort. It's that you've been given the how without nearly enough of the what and why — and without those, the how doesn't land.
But as someone who has been in your shoes, I am so excited to say it doesn't have to be this way.
What if you actually understood what you were doing — and felt confident doing it?
What if you could move through your colostrum collection journey during pregnancy already knowing what it is, why it matters, and exactly how to do it — with a technique you've practised, not just read about?
I'm Nicola. I know what it feels like to face this without feeling truly ready — because I've been there. With my son, Little T, I faced real challenges. And in those early days I kept thinking: why didn't anyone actually show me this? Not just explain it in theory. Actually show me, in a way that made sense and that I could use when it mattered.
That experience — and what I learnt on the other side of it — is exactly why this course exists.
Since taking what I know from my training as an accredited Infant Feeding Coach and building it into something practical and usable:
- —Mums have a technique they've actually practised — not something they're attempting for the first time with no context and no confidence
- —They understand why colostrum matters — so the whole process feels purposeful and clear, not confusing and fruitless
- —And if they aren't able to collect, they understand that this isn't a reflection of whether they can feed their baby — and they're not left wondering what went wrong
And the best part? This is something you can work through at any point during your pregnancy, in your own time, at your own pace. With a real video demonstration so you can see exactly what the technique looks like — not just read about it and hope for the best.
P.S. I'm so confident this course will give you something genuinely useful that I offer a 7-day no-questions-asked refund. If you work through the course and don't feel you've benefitted, just get in touch within 7 days and I'll refund you in full. There's nothing to lose. 🥰
To go from this — to this.
If you are ready to make this transformation for yourself then...
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The step-by-step online course that teaches you to hand express and safely store your baby's first milk — so you feel confident, capable, and genuinely ready before your baby arrives.
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Here's everything you're getting...
Chapters 1–2: Understanding Colostrum
Your essential foundationSay goodbye to knowing colostrum exists but having no real idea why it actually matters.
These chapters give you a clear, honest understanding of your baby's first milk — what it is, what it does, and why even small amounts make a real difference in those early hours and days. You'll understand the why behind collecting it — so when you're doing it, you're doing it with purpose.
- A clear explanation of what colostrum is and why it's perfectly designed for your newborn — so you understand what you're collecting and why it's worth it
- A breakdown of the key benefits — from supporting immunity and digestion to reducing the risk of jaundice — so you can see exactly what your preparation gives your baby
- Nicola's personal experience with Little T — so you start knowing you're learning from someone who has been exactly where you are, not just someone who's read about it
Chapters 3–4: Hand Expressing, Collecting and Storing
The practical coreSay goodbye to techniques described in the abstract that leave you no more confident than when you started.
This is the heart of the course — the practical, step-by-step guidance that takes you from "I've heard of this" to "I know how to do this." You'll learn the technique, how to find the right spot, create the right conditions, and collect and store safely — with clear guidelines so nothing is left to guesswork.
- Step-by-step hand expressing guidance so you build a real, practised technique — not a vague idea of what you're supposed to be doing
- Practical collection and storage instructions so your colostrum is handled safely and ready to use when your baby needs it
- Clear guidance on what to do and when — so you're never left wondering if you're getting it right
Chapter 6: Recap and Next Steps
So you always know what comes nextSay goodbye to finishing a course and feeling like you're on your own from here.
This final chapter brings everything together and points you clearly to what comes next — whether that's resources, further guidance, or a conversation with Nicola directly. You won't leave without knowing where to go if you need more support.
- A clear recap of the key messages so they stay with you — and become your mental anchor in uncertain moments
- Signposting to further support so you always know exactly where to turn if questions come up after the course
ANNNNND there's not one but TWO bonuses! 🎉
Chapter 5: Video Demonstration (13 minutes)
The thing that makes it clickSay goodbye to reading about a physical technique and hoping you've understood it correctly.
This is the bonus that turns knowledge into confidence. Watch the technique demonstrated in full — the positioning, the movement, the pace — and practise alongside it. Most resources give you information. This gives you something to actually follow.
- A full 13-minute video demonstration so you can see the technique in action — not just read a description and hope for the best
- A visual reference you can return to whenever you need a reminder — so your confidence builds every time you practise
The Oxytocin Zone Template
Set yourself up for successSay goodbye to attempting hand expression in the wrong environment and wondering why it isn't working.
Oxytocin — the hormone that supports milk let-down — is sensitive to your environment, your mindset, and how relaxed you feel. This template helps you intentionally create the conditions that give you the best possible chance of success when you practise. Because technique alone isn't always enough.
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- A practical, ready-to-use resource you can return to every time you practise — not just read once and forget
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And you don't need to just take my word for it...
I found the information and particularly the video really helpful when trying to express colostrum during pregnancy. It was also reassuring to speak with Nicola for support.
— Hannah, First-Time Mum
<img src="URL" class="meet-photo" alt="Nicola">Hello, I'm Nicola.
I'm an accredited Infant Feeding Coach and Breastfeeding Counsellor with FEDANT, and I support families to feel genuinely confident and in control when it comes to feeding their baby — whether that's breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or a combination of both.
But I didn't come to this work from the outside. I came to it from the middle of it.
When I was feeding my son, Little T, I faced real challenges. The kind that happen in the dark, when you're exhausted and unsure, and you just want someone to tell you clearly what's happening and what to do next. What I found was that the information was out there — but the understanding wasn't. I was being told what to do. Nobody was helping me understand why.
That experience is why I created Collecting Colostrum. Because I believe the difference between feeling overwhelmed and feeling capable isn't about having more information — it's about understanding the information you have well enough to actually use it.
I truly believe that every parent deserves to feel prepared, clear, and in control — not just hopeful that it will work out.
I'd be so excited to support you through this preparation and can't wait to see the difference it makes for you and your baby.
The 7-Day Feel More Prepared Guarantee
Try it completely risk-free.
If you work through this course and don't feel you've genuinely benefitted — you have 7 days to ask for a full refund, no questions asked.
Why? Because I'm so sure that the clarity, understanding, and practical skill inside this course will change how you feel about colostrum collection — I want you to be able to try it without any worry at all.
Simply get in touch within 7 days of purchase and I'll refund you in full.
There's absolutely nothing to lose. You stand only to gain real preparation, real confidence, and a skill that can make a genuine difference throughout your pregnancy and beyond. 💛
This course might be exactly what you're looking for if...
- Your midwife has mentioned colostrum collection and you want to actually understand what you're doing — not just give it a go and hope for the best
- You've tried hand expressing and nothing happened — and you're not sure if that means you're doing it wrong, or if it just doesn't work for you yet
- You've googled it, watched a video, and still feel like you're missing something — like the instructions are there but the understanding isn't
- You want to feel genuinely confident about this part of your pregnancy, not just vaguely aware that you should probably be doing it
- You're not sure yet whether you'll breastfeed, bottle feed, or both — and you want the knowledge available to you so you can make an informed decision, not a pressured one
- You'd feel better having a technique you've practised and a demonstration you've actually watched — not just text on a page that you're hoping translates when you try it for real
If that resonates — this course was built for exactly where you are right now.
Here are some answers.
The full course can be worked through comfortably in one sitting — most people complete it in under two hours. The bonus video demonstration is 13 minutes. It's entirely self-paced, so you go at whatever speed works for you.
This course is designed for mums-to-be, and the hand expressing practice is recommended from 36 weeks — after you've checked with your midwife or healthcare professional. You're welcome to watch the course content earlier, but the practical element should wait until you're at least 36 weeks and have had that conversation.
Yes — and the course is clear about this from the start. Hand expressing from 36 weeks is appropriate for most pregnancies, but there are certain situations where your midwife may advise against it. The course will guide you through what to consider. Always check first.
Doing this course doesn't mean you're committing to any one way of feeding your baby. Some families don't intend to breastfeed long-term but still choose to collect and give colostrum in those early days — because colostrum is colostrum, regardless of what comes after. Others are undecided and want the knowledge available to them. Others are simply curious. Whatever your situation, understanding colostrum and learning to hand express will only empower your decisions further — it doesn't close any doors, it opens them.
Yes. The course starts from the very beginning and builds up clearly. The bonus video demonstration is specifically there to show you what the technique actually looks like in practice — not just describe it. You don't need any prior knowledge or experience.
Once you enrol, the course is yours — lifetime access so you can work through it at your own pace and return to any section whenever you need it.
The final chapter covers next steps and signposts you to further resources, including Nicola's recommended support at feedandnourish.co.uk. You're always welcome to get in touch with Nicola directly for more personalised guidance.
I offer a 7-day no-questions-asked refund. If you work through the course and don't feel you've genuinely benefitted, simply get in touch within 7 days of purchase and I'll refund you in full.
Because Nicola believes preparation shouldn't be a luxury. This is a focused, practical course designed to give you exactly what you need — without the price tag that would put it out of reach for the parents who need it most.
You've reached the end, and since you're still here deciding — there's one last thing I will say.
And it's this — no matter what you decide, whether you choose to add Collecting Colostrum to your preparation or not... DO NOT wait another day to start preparing properly for this.
Because you DON'T want to look back and think "I wish I'd had something practical to work from — not just information that didn't translate when I needed it most."
This course truly is practical — built around what you'll actually use in real life. It's honest — no overpromising, no conflicting advice, just clear guidance from someone who has been where you are. And it gives you a skill you can practise right now, during your pregnancy, when you have the time and the calm to actually learn it properly.
Your role is just to enrol and work through it.
This is your invite to add this to your preparation today — and if you do, I can't wait to see how different it feels for you and your baby.
With warmth, Nicola x 🧡
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