Colostrum is a thick, yellowish fluid that is secreted from the nipples at the end of pregnancy and after delivery. It is high in protein and antibodies, which help to protect and strengthen the baby's immune system in the first few days of life.

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What Is Colostrum

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What is colostrum?

A) The waxy substance that coats and protects the fetus in utero
B) A thick, yellowish fluid, high in protein and antibodies, secreted from the nipples at the end of pregnancy and after delivery
C) A collection of thick mucus in the cervix that prevents bacteria from entering the uterus and is expelled a few weeks before delivery
D) A buildup of neurotransmitters in the woman's body that help inhibit some of the physical pain during labor

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