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Gold Rush!
Discover the Power of Colostrum
By Ann Calandro, RNC, IBCLC
Mother and Baby are a finely tuned team, and as feedings increase, Mom's body responds to the cues that Baby is giving by producing exactly the right amount of milk. Using a pacifier or delaying feedings at this time will slow the production of milk and may cause problems for both Mother and Baby. Soon, the colostrum will begin to transition into more mature milk in increasing volumes. He will begin drinking ounces rather than teaspoons. Colostrum does not just disappear when the milk comes in – there will be small amounts of colostrum in the transitional breast milk for the first two weeks.
Babies who discover gold during their first week of life are rewarded with a lifelong treasure. Nature provides this rich gold mine. There is nothing finer than colostrum: the Mother Lode for a healthy beginning.
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