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Most mothers begin with small drops of the protein-rich colostrum that helps boost the newborn's immune system to fight infection. This milk can be bright yellow because it is rich in beta carotene. In the first 2 to 5 days after you give birth, you will make a small amount of colostrum, which is enough for a healthy newborn baby's needs. This is a noticeable couple of drops to a few teaspoons. Colostrum is a thick, rich milk packed with nutrients. As breastfeeding and breast pumping increase...
BREASTFEEDING & PARENTING FAQ - GENERAL
For proper storage of breast milk, the US CDC recommends using the following storage and preparation techniques to keep expressed breast milk clean and safe for feeding infants later. These tips cover storing pumped or hand expressed breast milk at different temperatures in refrigerated units. This CDC chart creates a quick printable summary to reference each time you store milk. The following factors determine how long expressed milk can be safely stored: Volume of milk (How much milk is...
BREASTFEEDING & PARENTING FAQ - GENERAL
I Have a Small Amount of Colostrum From My First Breastfeeding, Is This Normal?
Thursday, January 04 2024 00:07 by MomsPumpHere