During the first two or three days of lactation, the breasts produce a pre milk substance called ____ containing antibodies and white cells from the mother's blood.

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Colostrum is the pre milk substance produced by the breasts during the first two or three days of lactation. It contains antibodies and white cells from the mother's blood, which provide the newborn with important immune support. Bifidus is a type of beneficial bacteria found in the gut, lactoferrin is a protein found in milk, and meconium is the first bowel movement of a newborn, which is usually passed in the first few days of life.

During the First Two or Three Days of Lactation, the Breasts