Your friend wants to breast-feed and has been very excited about it since she became pregnant.She was horrified to think that she would not be able to breastfeed her neonate since the first day a thick yellowish substance was coming from her breasts whenever she wanted to breast-feed.What would you tell her?

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The thick yellowish substance that is present in the breast of a pregnant woman is colostrum, which is rich in important nutrients, antibodies, and enzymes that are particularly important for the health and development of newborns. Colostrum is completely normal and expected and is a sign that the mother's body is preparing to produce milk for the baby.

Your Friend Wants to Breast-Feed and Has Been Very Excited