Sterifeed 1ml Sterile Colostrum Collector Syringe
Every drop of colostrum is precious. The Sterifeed 1ml sterile syringe is specially designed to help you safely collect and store even the smallest amounts of your first milk, so nothing goes to waste. Perfect for hand-expressing during late pregnancy or in the early days after birth, this syringe makes it simple to save and feed those tiny golden drops to your newborn.
Why parents choose Sterifeed:
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Precise and practical: Clear markings up to 1ml help you see exactly how much breast milk you’ve collected.
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Safe storage: Each syringe comes with a secure stopper, so colostrum can be safely stored in the fridge or freezer until your baby needs it.
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No waste: The plunger reaches the very end of the barrel, making sure every single drop can be fed to your baby.
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Peace of mind: Sterile, BPA-free, and individually sealed in tamper-evident packaging.
How to use:
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Collect colostrum by hand expressing directly into the syringe.
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Cap securely for storage in the fridge or freezer.
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When ready to use, thaw gently (if frozen) and feed directly to your baby.
Important to know:
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Single-use only; do not re-sterilize or reuse.
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If using the same day, refrigerate between feeds and discard after 24 hours.
Features:
• Sterile and ready to use
• Individually packaged
• BPA free
• 1/100ml gradations
• Easy to operate
• Easy to read
• Complete with end cap
What is antenatal colostrum harvesting?
It is the expressing and collection of your first milk known as colostrum during pregnancy and helps get breastfeeding off to a good start. If your baby requires extra milk you can use your harvested colostrum instead of artificial (formula) milk.
Intended for the collection and feeding of Colostrum
Instructions for use
Under the guidance of a healthcare professional, commence hand-expressing colostrum. Collecting colostrum with the SteriFeed Colostrum Collector & Feeder
Remove the Colostrum Collector & Feeder from the packaging.
On the appearance of colostrum from your nipple, take the Colostrum Collector tip to the colostrum.
Pull the plunger back and collect the colostrum from your nipple.
Repeat as advised.
On completion of colostrum collection transfer to the 11200 20ml SteriFeed Colostrum Collection container
If storing in the SteriFeed Colostrum Collector & feeder, store according to guidance from your healthcare professional
Label and store as advised by your healthcare professional.
The SteriFeed Colostrum Collector & Feeder can be used for feeding under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
Consult with your healthcare professional before using this product to feed colostrum.
Why should I express colostrum before I have had my baby?
Learning how to express milk while you are pregnant helps you to get to know your breasts and how they work, giving you extra confidence to start breastfeeding. It is useful if you are unable to feed your baby straight after birth for whatever reason, ensuring they get the protection needed for life outside the womb.
Expressing colostrum can also help if you:
• have pre-existing diabetes or develop diabetes while you are
• pregnant (gestational diabetes)
• have breast hypoplasia (underdeveloped milk-producing breast tissue)
• have multiple sclerosis
• are having a planned (elective) caesarean section
• have a history of breast surgery
• have taken certain medications during pregnancy for high blood pressure. Your doctor or midwife will advise if this applies to you.
• have had problems with breastfeeding after previous births
• have a strong family history of dairy intolerance
• have a strong family history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• are having more than one baby
• have a body mass index (BMI) score of 35 or above
•have a hormonal disorder such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
In addition, it can be of benefit to your baby to collect and feed them your colostrum if:
• scans show they are small for their gestational age
• they have been diagnosed with fetal cleft palate/lip
• they are going to have a planned admission to the neonatal ward after birth
• they have any congenital conditions.
Are there any reasons why I should not express colostrum before birth?
Do not express colostrum while pregnant if you:
• have a history of threatened and/or actual premature labour
• have a cervical suture (stitch) in place
• are taking a drug that may be harmful for your baby to have through your breast milk.
• have placenta praevia, accreta, percreta, placental site unknown in absence of USS, vasa praevia and/or low-lying placenta.
There may be other reasons why you should not express colostrum before you have had your baby, so please discuss this with your midwife and obstetrician.