Patient's question:
Mothers need to replenish their bodies through some foods after giving birth. Many foods also have the effect of promoting milk production, ensuring that the mother's milk supply is abundant. However, the mother's milk does not increase all at once; it progresses through several stages. So, how many stages does postpartum milk production go through?Doctor's answer:
Colostrum is the milk secreted by the mother's breasts 5-7 days after delivery. It is yellow, thick, and in small quantities, but rich in protein and fat. It contains a large amount of secretory IgA, as well as phagocytes, granulocytes, and lymphocytes. This helps enhance the newborn's ability to prevent bacterial invasion in the respiratory and digestive tracts, and strengthens the baby's immunity. Therefore, regardless of whether the baby is breastfed or formula-fed in the future, the mother's colostrum must be fed to the baby in the first few days after birth.