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Colostrum is
the first milk produced by your breasts for a few days after your baby
is born. Colostrum is very rich in proteins, minerals, vitamins, and the
immunity factors to help keep your baby healthy and it actually works as
a natural and 100% safe vaccine. Colostrum is usually thick and clear or
yellowish in color, comes in small amounts, and it is exactly what your
baby needs as his first milk. The concentration of immune factors is much
higher in colostrum than in mature milk.
Breast-feeding is the healthiest
way to nourish a newborn, and colostrum provides a foundation for every
mammal's immune system, along with vital nutrients for tissue development,
growth and energy. Mother's colostrum is undoubtedly good for a baby, it
is full of antibodies and immunoglobulins, which not only help protect
the newborn as he comes into our world of bacteria and viruses, but also
has a laxative effect that helps him expel the tarry first stool called
meconium.
Colostrum also aids in the excretion of excess bilirubin and helps prevent
jaundice.
After the first few days
of feeding frequently from the breast, colostrum changes into larger amounts
of milk that is white. The milk at the beginning of each feeding is called
foremilk. Foremilk is generally lower in fat content, watery and sweet
to satisfy your baby's thirst and fluid needs.
As the feed continues, foremilk
gains fat content until it becomes hindmilk. Much whiter and richer looking,
hindmilk is also richer in fat content and is high in calories which gives
your baby a feeling of being full and satisfied. Hindmilk is more slowly
digested and because of the high fat and calorie content this milk is important
for your baby's health and continuing growth. It is very important to let
your baby drain one breast before moving on to the other, to ensure that
your baby receives all the benefits of both foremilk and hindmilk. |
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Back-To-Work Breast Pump Set
You want to be sure your baby
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