Colostrum is a thick, yellowish fluid, high in protein and antibodies, that is secreted from the nipples at the end of pregnancy and after delivery. It is the first milk produced by a lactating mammal and is particularly important for newborns as it provides essential nutrients and immune system support.

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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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