{"id":7741,"date":"2024-09-24T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/?p=7741"},"modified":"2024-09-30T19:17:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T13:47:11","slug":"mothers-milk-the-liquid-gold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/mothers-milk-the-liquid-gold\/","title":{"rendered":"Breastmilk&#8217;s Nutritional Superiority: Why It&#8217;s Called &#8220;Liquid Gold&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 5em; .table_of_contents {margin: 25px 0; padding: 10px; background: #F2F5F7;} .table_of_contents a { text-decoration: none; }}<\/style><div class='table_of_contents'><h3>Table of Contents<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"#why-is-colostrum-known-as-liquid-gold\">Why is Colostrum Known as \u201cLiquid Gold\u201d?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#boosts-the-babys-immunity\">Boosts the Baby\u2019s Immunity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#establishes-a-healthy-gut\">Establishes a Healthy Gut<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gives-your-babys-brain-a-boost\">Gives Your Baby\u2019s Brain a Boost<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#prevents-low-blood-sugar-levels-in-the-newborn\">Prevents Low Blood Sugar Levels in the Newborn<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#prevents-obesity-in-babies\">Prevents Obesity in Babies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<p>Breastfeeding is one of the\u00a0most essential aspects for moms and newborns. Breastfeeding starts at the \u201cgolden hour\u201d of the baby\u2019s birth. The\u00a0World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breastfeeding newborns for at least 6 months to 1 year from birth. Breastmilk, also known as colostrum, undergoes several stages of transformation as your baby grows up. But, the colostrum that gets secreted during the initial hours of the baby\u2019s birth, is known as \u201cliquid gold\u201d or \u201cwonder food\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-colostrum-known-as-liquid-gold\">Why is Colostrum Known as \u201cLiquid Gold\u201d?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/colostrum\/\">Colostrum is the first breast milk<\/a> you produce, and its composition has positive effects on your baby. It includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"boosts-the-babys-immunity\">Boosts the Baby\u2019s Immunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Colostrum \u2013 the first breastmilk &#8211; has rich sources of immunoglobulins that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/key-to-babys-immunity\/\">help build the baby\u2019s immune system<\/a> that ultimately battles bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Simultaneously, it has lactoferrin, which damages cancer-forming cells in the baby\u2019s body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"establishes-a-healthy-gut\">Establishes a Healthy Gut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/colostrum\">Colostrum<\/a> coats the baby\u2019s intestines and promotes the growth of Lactobacillus Bifidus bacteria in the baby\u2019s digestive tract. As a prebiotic, it helps the baby&#8217;s microbiome grow, further aiding the baby in passing their first stool and reducing the chances of jaundice in the newborn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gives-your-babys-brain-a-boost\">Gives Your Baby\u2019s Brain a Boost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast milk boosts a baby\u2019s brain when consumed in large quantities. After all, breastmilk contains all the essential nutrients \u2013 fats, minerals, and proteins to support the baby\u2019s brain development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prevents-low-blood-sugar-levels-in-the-newborn\">Prevents Low Blood Sugar Levels in the Newborn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Immediately or within 24 hours of your baby\u2019s birth, the little one may undergo a few blood tests. If there\u2019s a tendency to low blood sugar levels (also known as neonatal hypoglycaemia) found in your baby after blood tests due to gestational diabetes or premature birth or not producing enough glucose, breastfeeding the baby, and skin-to-skin contact while feeding can be the solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prevents-obesity-in-babies\">Prevents Obesity in Babies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the baby inside you takes in the food you consume, you may give birth to an obese baby. Breastmilk has obestatin. Obestatin is a hormone that reduces food intake and weight gain in a baby. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of your baby\u2019s life. That means breastfeeding your baby for at least 6 months lowers obesity risk by 25%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breastfeeding establishes an emotional connection with your baby immediately. Additionally, skin-to-skin contact enhances bonding between you and your newborn child. All you need to do is learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/breastfeeding-tips-for-new-mums\/\">breastfeeding skills<\/a>, and ensure that you feed your baby as per doctor\u2019s recommendation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is Colostrum Known as \u201cLiquid Gold\u201d? Boosts the Baby\u2019s Immunity Establishes a Healthy Gut Gives Your Baby\u2019s Brain a Boost Prevents Low Blood Sugar Levels in the Newborn Prevents Obesity in Babies Breastfeeding is one of the\u00a0most essential aspects for moms and newborns. 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