Patient's question:
How many stages are there in breastfeeding for babies generally? Sometimes it's very painful and I feel weak in my limbs. Can colostrum be given to the baby?Doctor's answer:
Breast milk is divided into three stages: colostrum, transitional milk, and mature milk. The nutritional composition of breast milk is different in each stage. Sometimes mothers may find that their initial milk supply is lower. These are all normal situations. Don't worry, because your breast milk is in different stages. The milk produced 5-7 days after delivery is called "colostrum," which is thicker and yellower than later milk and contains more antibodies and white blood cells. Colostrum contains growth factors that can stimulate the development of the infant's immature intestines. At the same time, colostrum is also prepared for the digestion and absorption of "mature milk," which can prevent irritation from allergens. Colostrum is small, but it is already sufficient for normal infants.