19/03/2021
More milky magic...🍯🤍
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Before breast milk is produced, colostrum, a concentrated liquid usually gold/yellow in colour is excreted in small quantities. Colostrum is produced in the first days after the baby is born. It is rich in protein, vitamin E, β-carotene, zinc and immune substances (antibodies), this “first milk” helps the baby fight infections and contributes to the maturing of the digestive system.
Next comes the production of breast milk in greater quantities, commonly known as “lactation”. During this period, milk production evolves from a transitional milk, which still contains colostrum, to mature milk. A mixture of colostrum, transition milk and mature milk is present between the first and second week after delivery. This transition brings a progressive dilution of milk which, when mature, is less concentrated in vitamins, minerals and energy.
Besides changing throughout breastfeeding, breast milk also changes depending on the time of day, partly because of hormonal rhythms, and during the feeding itself. For example, when baby starts to suckle, the milk is made of water and sugar. As the baby suckles, the milk becomes more fatty and high in protein.
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