Patient's question:
Baby is 25 days old, the milk is yellow, the baby has poor digestion, and has been having curdy stools. Now the baby has only gained a little over a pound. Is it because the yellow milk is of poor quality?Doctor's answer:
The color of milk can vary at different stages. Generally, the milk secreted by the mother's breasts from postpartum to 5 to 7 days is called colostrum, which is light yellow in color, thick in texture, and in small quantities. After about a week, it transitions into mature milk, which is white in color. Some mature milk may have a slightly yellowish hue, which poses no interference for the infant. However, if the milk is very yellow, it is recommended to visit the hospital for a thorough examination to check for inflammation in the milk or breast. After diagnosis, appropriate treatment options can be chosen.