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 fluid which your breasts will produce. The breastmilk then undergoes a change, becomes whiter, and takes on a more watery consistency.
During each feed the composition of breastmilk changes. At the beginning of the
feed foremilk is produced, which has a higher lactose (sugar) content. 1 he foremilk tends to be thinner and satisfies your baby’s thirst. After a few minutes the hindmilk comes in, which is higher in fat content and settles the baby’s hunger pangs.
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