When women become mothers for the first time, they experience many sorts of confusion and physical changes. And one of those early physical changes is producing Colostrum (น้ำนมเหลือง, which is a term in Thai). So that’s why new mothers need to know the importance of the first milk for their infants.
What Is Colostrum?
Foremilk is a thick, yellowish, and nutrition-rich fluid that mothers produce during the late stages of pregnancy and within the first few days after giving birth. This yellowish milk is considered the “first milk” or “pre-milk” because it is the first form of milk provided to newborns before regular breast milk production begins. And it is highly nutritious for the newborn baby.
What Are The Nutritional Qualities Of The First Milk?
By having the Foremilk, the infant can experience early growth and development. It contains various essential nutrients, bioactive compounds, and antibiotics.
Not Only That:
- This milk is protein-rich, easily digestible for newborns, and filled with amino acids.
- Then it has antibiotics and immunoglobulins,
- fats
- carbohydrates,
- Vitamins A, D, E, and K also contain C and B complexes.
- Then it has various minerals like Phosphorus, potassium, sodium, etc.
- Enzymes
And many other nutritious properties.
What Are The Benefits Of Foremilk For Infants?
It’s a great concern for new mothers whether Foremilk is good for their newborn, and some mothers also throw it away, but they don’t know how beneficial it is for their infants. So, by having Foremilk, the infant will:
- Protect the newborn from infections and diseases; the antibodies, immunoglobulins, cytokines, and other immune-boosting compounds will build passive immunity, which helps protect them from infections and illnesses.
- Promote the baby’s growth, development, and overall health.
- It will provide the infant capability to Digest food and enhance nutrient absorption. Also, the laxative effect helps in the baby’s first stool.
- Then, the nutritional properties of the first milk will promote brain development and nerve fiction in infants.
- Then the gut microbiome is associated with various health benefits, for example, improved digestion and immune function.
Etc. Besides, having the first milk for a baby has many more benefits. And also, the parents must be aware of it.
How Much Foremilk Does A Baby Need?
Nothing excessive is good for infants, so maintaining a proper limit is important. So if any mother is feeding their first milk, it has to be around 2 to 6 tablespoons daily; that will be enough for the newborn.
