Colostrum, Complete and Natural Nutrition for Babies
Colostrum is the first food for newborns that comes out of the breast of the mother, before breast milk (ASI). Colostrum has many important roles for baby's health, one of which is to help strengthen your baby's endurance. Colostrum has been produced since pregnancy, up to 2-4 days after giving birth. The color and texture of colostrum is slightly different from breast milk. Colostrum is golden yellow and the texture is thicker. A few days after the baby is born, colostrum will be replaced by transitional breast milk, before finally becoming the real breast milk. Gradually, the milk will become thinner and the color whiter. Know the contents of Colostrum The average woman will produce about 50 ml of colostrum fluid, within 48 to 72 hours after giving birth. Colostrum contains white blood cells and immune-forming substances called immunoglobulins. Both of these ingredients play an important role in helping the baby's body fight bacteria, fungi, and viruses that cause i