Immediately after delivery, the breast milk (called colostrum) is yellowish-or a cream color-and sticky. Which of the following statements is true about colostrum?
Explanation
Answer: C - There are immunoglobulins in colustrum
Immediately after delivery, breast milk is often yellowish and sticky. This breast milk is called colostrum. Colostrum is the first stage of breast milk; it lasts for several days after the birth of the baby. It is followed by transitional milk, which lasts approximately two weeks. Following transition milk, mature milk is produced. Colostrum is high in protein, fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, and immunoglobulins. Colustrum is also much thicker than transitional or mature breast milk.
