The milk produced during the first few days after parturition; it is a valuable source of antibodies for the newborn infant. Animal colostrum is sometimes known as beestings.
Mother’s milk for the first few days after childbirth.
A fluid rich in antibodies and low in fat, secreted by the mother’s breasts at the birth of a baby, before the true milk starts to flow.
The first milk of the lactating mother; rich in antibodies. This milk provides passive immunity to the newborn child.
In recent years, bovine colostrum has been marketed as an anabolic supplement and ergogenic aid. Like human colostrum, bovine colostrum is the initial milk secreted by a mother just after birth. Colostrum is rich in many nutrients, and is especially known as a relatively rich source of biologically active compounds such as growth factors.
A yellowish fluid that is produced by the breasts in the last part of pregnancy and the first few days after child-birth, before the normal lactation begins. The colostrum contains white blood cells, antibodies, protein, minerals, fats, and sugars. Women may wish to place a small, clean pad in a bra to prevent clothes from becoming stained; they should wash the breasts with mild soap and water as necessary to avoid infection.
First fluid given off by the mother’s breasts just before or after the birth of her baby; it contains white blood cells, protective antibodies, protein, and fat in a thin, yellow fluid.
Liquid that contains protective antibodies secreted by the mammary glands for the few days immediately following childbirth.
The first breast milk produced after childbirth. Low in fat and carbohydrates and high in protein, colostrum is easy to digest and is rich in antibodies that defend the newborn against infection. Colostrum has a laxative action and is the ideal first food for the newborn. After 3 to 5 days, colostrum is replaced by mature milk.
The first secretion from the breast, occurring shortly after, or sometimes before, birth. It contains serum, white blood cells, and protective antibodies.
The first fluid secreted by the mammary glands for two or three days after childbirth. It contains less casein and more albumin than ordinary milk.
Breast fluid that may be secreted from the second trimester of pregnancy onward but that is most evident in the first 2 to 3 days after birth and before the onset of true lactation. This thin yellowish fluid contains abundant carbohydrates, proteins (including antibodies), and minimal fat.
Sticky “pre-milk” full of antibodies with which a mother breastfeeds her baby until her milk starts to flow.
A dense, yellowish fluid generated by the breasts in the initial days following childbirth, known as colostrum, precedes the production of breast milk. Colostrum exhibits lower levels of fat and sugar, yet it contains higher amounts of minerals and protein compared to breast milk. Furthermore, it possesses a substantial concentration of lymphocytes (white blood cells) and immunoglobulins, which aid in safeguarding the newborn against infections.
A light-colored, watery substance that is the initial milk produced by a mother’s breasts during the first two to three days following childbirth, prior to the onset of regular milk production.