Liquid magic! 12 incredible facts about breast milk

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Posted on June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 by Susan Taylor

Breastfeeding is one of human nature’s more impressive acts and can be so rewarding for both mother and baby. But did you know how amazing breast milk actually is? Here are 12 interesting facts about this incredible liquid.

3. There are three different types

Colostrum is the first breast milk which is released when your baby first feeds. It’s thick and yellowish and has three times the amount of protein and antibodies. Then once your proper milk comes in there are two other types. The first is foremilk – the top layer of milk in your breasts which your baby drinks first. It’s watery, a blueish colour and contains mostly lactose and proteins. The other is hindmilk – the high-fat milk that your baby drinks towards the end of a feed which helps fill them up with calories.