After having a baby, Mommy is very concerned about all aspects of the baby, especially his food, and breast milk is the best "ration" for the baby. The breast milk colors of the mothers around you are different. Which color breast milk is best for the baby? Today, let’s talk about the color of breast milk. If you are in doubt, let’s find out about it.

one. Causes of milk discoloration

The phenomenon of "discoloration" in breast milk is mainly due to the three stages of milk secretion, and the milk nutrition secreted in each stage will also change. Generally divided into the following colors.

Colostrum (yellow)

Colostrum refers to milk seven days ago. The texture is thicker and yellowish. Colostrum has relatively less fat and is easier to absorb. Compared with breast milk at other stages, colostrum is more conducive to the development of the baby's immune system. Therefore, Bao Ma must cherish this very precious colostrum. After the baby mother gave birth, in order to get the precious colostrum, she should start the milk as soon as possible. You can use a breast pump to assist in the feeding. A good-quality breast pump can imitate the baby's sucking rhythm and will not pull the nipples, helping the baby mother quickly and painlessly Of milk.

Transition milk (white)

The milk secreted within 7-14 days after delivery is called transitional milk. At this stage, the protein content in breast milk will gradually decrease, and the sugar and fat will gradually increase. However, it does not mean that the nutrition of breast milk is reduced, but it is just for the baby. Nourishment is needed, so Momma doesn’t have to worry about it.

Mature milk (white)

Mature milk refers to milk from 14 days to 9 months postpartum, when the proportions of various components in breast milk are relatively stable. Some mothers report that babies who have just fed milk have diarrhea. This is because they are not adapted to breast milk, and the composition of breast milk is also unstable. At the stage of mature milk, the baby will no longer have diarrhea, and the body is The immunity is also relatively strong.

Late milk (thin, light color)

The milk secreted after 10 months is late milk. The component content of late milk will decrease, and the secretion of milk will also decrease. At this time, breast milk can no longer meet the baby’s daily needs, so the general baby is about six months old. Supplementary food will be added, and the baby's immunity will also be reduced at this time. Therefore, when preparing food for the baby, Mom usually needs to prepare more nutritious food.

Two, several colors of abnormal breast milk

If breast milk has the following colors, Bao Ma must pay attention to it. It is probably caused by a disease in the body. If it is serious, it needs to be weaned.

1. If Mother finds breast milk is red, it may be caused by the blood and other components of Mother's body mixed in the milk, such as broken nipples, breast bleeding, etc. If the problem is more serious, stop breastfeeding.

2. If Mother regularly ingests beetroot, breast milk may appear pink. In addition, if the milk is mixed with maternal blood, it will also make the milk pink.

3. If Mother usually eats more blue or green foods, such as seaweed, vegetables, etc., the milk will appear light green, which will not affect the quality of breast milk, so Mother need not worry.

Although breast milk often has some changes, when Bao Ma discovers that there are obvious changes in the color, taste and smell of breast milk, she must check and treat her to avoid affecting her own health and baby's development.