I just read the post on collecting small amounts of colostrum. We use Medela pumps where the flange disconnects from the pump connector. With the very small amounts of colostrum that get stuck as was described we have moms lean back slightly to keep the colostrum from rolling towards the valve (where it gets stuck). At the end of the pumping we disconnect the flange from the connector while the flange is pressed firmly on the breast. We catch the colostrum in a medicine cup (or sterile container if necessary for NICU's) by having her lean forward and hold the cup where the connector used to be. Take the flange off from the top of the breast first and then scrape the bottom of the flange up to catch any drips. It works really well for those moms pumping very small amounts and nothing is lost or stuck. You can then cup feed, syringe feed, whatever. Hope it works for you! -Mandy Frost, MS, RD, IBCLC St. Francis Eastside, Greenville, SC *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html Mail all commands to [log in to unmask] To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or [log in to unmask]) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet or ([log in to unmask]) To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]