LESSON #2 BREAST FEEDING BASICS
Breastmilk
The first milk that is produced by a woman’s
breasts during pregnancy and for the first few days after birth
is called colostrum. Colostrum is perfectly suited to meet the needs
of newborn babies. It comes only in small quantities because a newborn’s
stomach is only the size of a chick pea! Colostrum is high in protein
and helps baby resist infections.
Within a few days of the baby’s birth the breastmilk
increases in quantity, and women often say, “My milk has come
in.” This breastmilk is thinner and sometimes bluish in colour.
Breastmilk is a constantly changing food, and mothers make breastmilk
that is suited to their baby’s needs.
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