For a newborn, breastmilk is the only prime source of nutrient. The body of any woman start preparing breastmilk immediate after the delivery. But the cells that are responsible for healthy milk production named lactocytes start developing in the 4th week of a pregnancy. Most women can face breast enlargement during pregnancy but the amount of milk completely depends on the breast tissues.
Breast milk only get produced when a woman would deliver a baby. We all know how crucial mother's milk is in an overall development of a child. This is because mother's milk includes all the necessary nutrients like protein, minerals, vitamins, fats everything. It keeps the babies hydrated since mother's milk contain a large amount of water. You can get all the necessary information about breastmilk from any reputed primary health center.
Keeping in mind all these facts, breastmilk can be considered as liquid gold. Though we know what breastmilk is, very few of us are aware with its different types. Yes, breastmilk can be varied in terms of the time of its production. There are a total of three stages of breastmilk that contain different amount of nutrients. So lets take a look at the different types of breastmilk produced at different times.
Colostrum
The first stage of breastmilk is colostrum. Colostrum is produced immediate after the child birth. Colostrum is yellowish, sticky and very thick in consistency. Colostrum plays a crucial role in protecting your child from numerous threats. Colostrum contains protein, minerals, antibodies, white blood cells, vitamins and probiotics that keep your baby safe from multiple infections. Colostrum is very crucial for baby's digestive system.
Transitional Milk
The second stage of breastmilk is transitinal milk. After the childbirth, transitional milk replaces colostrum after almost two to four days. Transitional milk is creamy and has more protein, fat, vitamins and lactose. Transitional milk is more white in colour in comparison to colostrum. While the production of transitional milk, human breasts start to stimulate which may create discomfort in breasts. But this discomfort can go if you regularly feed your child.
Mature Milk
The third stage of breastmilk is called mature milk. Mature milk is produced after a few week of childbirth. Mature milk is lighter both in colour and consistency. Your doctors and nutritionists would guide you about every necessary steps to increase breast milk while doing ultrasound imaging.
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Wrapping Up
So these are some amazing facts about three types of breastmilk. One very fascinating aspect of breastmilk is the composition of breastmilk get altered with every single feed and time. Suppose, if your baby is ill, your body would naturally produce antibodies to fight the disease. With the growth of child, breastmilk also get changed to meet the growing need of the babies.
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