Colostrum fights infections
Up to two-thirds of colostrum cells are white blood cells, which protect against infections and help your baby start fighting them on their own.
After leaving the protective environment of your body, the baby needs to prepare for the new challenges of the outside world. The white blood cells in colostrum produce antibodies that can neutralize bacteria or viruses. These antibodies are especially effective against intestinal issues and diarrhea, which is especially important for babies with immature intestines.
- Helps the baby's immune system and intestinal function
Colostrum is particularly rich in a key antibody called “sIgA.” This antibody protects the baby against illness, not by entering the bloodstream, but by forming a coating in the gastrointestinal tract.
Colostrum is also rich in other immune components and growth factors that stimulate the development of the protective mucous membranes in the baby's intestines. Meanwhile, the prebiotics in colostrum feed and foster the growth of “good” bacteria in the gut.
- Colostrum helps prevent jaundice
In addition to protecting against intestinal problems, colostrum acts as a laxative that helps the newborn poop frequently. This helps empty the intestines of anything ingested in the womb in the form of meconium—dark, sticky stools.
Frequent bowel movements also help reduce the risk of jaundice. Babies are born with elevated levels of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. When these cells break down, the liver processes them, creating a byproduct called bilirubin. If the baby’s liver is not yet developed enough to process bilirubin, it will accumulate in their system, leading to jaundice.
- Vitamins and minerals found in colostrum
The carotenoids and vitamin A found in colostrum are what give it its distinctive yellowish color.
The first three days are a crucial time to establish breastfeeding.
Colostrum is also rich in minerals like magnesium, which helps with the baby’s heart and bone development; and copper and zinc, which support the development of the immune system.
- Colostrum helps your baby grow and develop
Your colostrum contains a range of other components that support the newborn’s growth and development. Scientists are still studying the specific functions of some of them.
Colostrum maintains its composition for up to about 30 hours after birth. It has a relatively high protein content, since all the antibodies it contains are proteins. It has a relatively low lactose level (the sugar in milk), and the fat has a different composition than that of mature milk.
And since colostrum has a composition similar to that of amniotic fluid (which your baby was swallowing and excreting in the womb), it is ideal for easing their transition into the outside world.
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