May 2009

BABY FEEDING: COMPOSITION OF BREASTMILK

During pregnancy the milk ducts in the breast develop under the influence of hormones and breastmilk is produced and stored. This first breastmilk is called colostrum, a yellow, sticky fluid with high nutritional value. It provides special immunity which protects your baby against infection. During the first 24-48 hours after birth, colostrum is the only [...]