Question 1

what is colostrum?

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First milk: It is the first milk made in the breast.  It is high in antibodies and protein and low in fat. It is very concentrated. Your baby does not need to ingest a large amount to get all the nourishment and immunity from this fluid.  Colostrum also helps empty the GI tract of meconium and excess mucus.

Question 2

what is cow colostrum. how can it help for the immune system?

Accepted Answer

Colostrum: Colostrum is the liquid produced in the first 1-5 days after the birth of the baby. It is filled with antibodies and nutrients which help the baby and it's immune system to help fight disease. Hope this helps.

Question 3

what is a good colostrum supplement to buy?

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Most are good: Bovine colostrum has been used to treat diarrhea, boost the immune system and combat aging. There is a hyperimmune bovine colostreum that has been harvested from cows that were injected with certain viruses to increase the effectiveness. Most of the colostrums are certified and should be ok . Colostrum comes in tablet, capsule, powder and liquid forms. You can also find colostrum /pro biotics.

Question 4

trying to conceive. last period was 4/2/14. now my breasts are secreting what looks like colostrum. is this an early sign that i may be pregnant?

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Pregnant: Yes secreteing colostrom is a sign of pregnancy. In your case it is a bit early but still normal. Normally a woman srartsts to secrete colostrom at the end of the first trimester. Good luck.

Question 5

when should colostrum come in?

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After delivery of: Baby.  Colostrum is the milk in the early phases following delivery of a baby. See this site for more info.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/c/colostrum.htm.

Question 6

is green colostrum safe for baby?

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Yes: Colostrum can come in many colors including green. As long as there is no infection of the nipple/breast where this may be pus, it is perfectly ok.

Question 7

is my baby getting enough colostrum?

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Yes: If your baby is nursing every 2-3 hours during the first few days after birth, they will get all the colostrum they need. Average is about 5 ml per feed on day one, 10 ml per feed on day 2 and 15 ml per feed on day 3 (about 1/2 oz).......This is just enough to keep up the baby's blood sugar and provides a lot of antibodies.

Question 8

when do you start to produce colostrum?

Accepted Answer

Colostrum: usually starts to develop towards the end of pregnancy and during the early stages of breast feeding.

Question 9

is 5ml of colostrum every 2 hours enough?

Accepted Answer

Not for baby: Newborns usually start out taking about 20 ml every 2-3 hours.  Your milk production should increase over 4-5 days to keep up with the babies demands.  Until then, the baby will likely lose weight and should have the weight monitored as your doctor recommends.

Question 10

when does someone start producing colostrum?

Accepted Answer

In second trimester: In anticipation of the baby's early arrival, the mother's body starts go produce colostrum/milk towards the end of second trimester. It is just a simple proof that the science inherent inside the mother's body beats any gynecological advance we may have made in recent decades! People should start believing in the miracle of birth.

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