Colostrum and it’s Mind Blowing health benefits
Update: 2018-11-12 18:28 IST
Colostrum is the first milk you produce for your baby and it’s pretty Magical. Here’s everything you need to know about colostrum including why you shouldn’t panic of you don’t make a lot of it.
Colostrum is a thick, stick substance, it can range in colour from clear to yellow, is the first milk you produce for your baby.
Though all infants benefits from colostrum, preterm infants who intake colostrum, preterm infants who intake colostrum from the mothers breast have significantly better health outcomes than those who do not.
Colostrum and it’s health Benefits for the New Born:
- Helps your Baby Build a strong immune system
- Create a tough coating on your baby’s stomach and intestines to keep germs from causing illness.
- Acts as a Laxative to help your baby pass the first poop
- Help prevent jaundice and get rid of harmful waste products
- Gives your baby’s brain, eyes and heart the right blend of Nutients to grow
- Contains high levels of protein, salts, fats and vitamins for complete nutrition
- Helps to prevent low blood sugar in New Borns.