Why is the 'First Milk' (Colostrum) so important?
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Aisha Qureshi
1 month ago
Colostrum is thick, yellowish milk produced in the first few days. It is extremely rich in antibodies and nutrients that act as the baby's 'first vaccine' and help clear their digestive tract.
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