Making milk

Ever wondered how breast milk changes in your baby’s first few weeks? From colostrum to mature milk, it takes time for your breast milk to change, but it’s always providing your baby with just what they need at the time.

Days 1-2: Colostrum

The first milk your breasts will produce after your baby is born is called colostrum. Colostrum is usually a creamy yellow colour (part of the reason it’s called “liquid gold”) and is thick and sticky. You won’t produce much colostrum, but what you do produce is extremely rich in fat-soluble vitamins, protein, minerals, and antibodies. It’s the perfect “first food” for your baby, as its rich composition helps to ... BUY BUMP&baby ISSUE #7 FOR THE FULL STORY