What does the colour of my breastmilk indicate!
- Yellow/Orange: The first milk, colostrum, is yellow and full of antibodies that boost a baby's immune system. The color comes from white blood cells and Immunoglobulin A.
- White: Breast milk turns white as it matures, typically within the first two weeks after birth. It Is normal and indicates a mature milk supply.
- Clear/Blue: Lactose overload can make breast milk appear clear, with lower fat and protein. It happens if your breasts aren't emptied regularly. It might make your baby gassy or fussy.
- Green: Eating lots of greens or seaweed supplements can make your breast milk look green, but it's normal. The baby's stool may also turn green.
- Red/Pink/Brown: If your breast milk looks pink or red, it could be from broken capillaries, nipple damage, mastitis, or, rarely, breast cancer. Eating red foods like beets or cherries can also cause this.
- Brownish color: known as rusty pipe syndrome, can happen in colostrum due to old blood. It's usually harmless and clears on its own.
- Black: If your breast milk is black, it's extremely rare. Contact your doctor, as it might be due to antibiotics like Minocin or minocycline.
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2.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378378215001772?via%20%3Dihub
3. https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/bfm.2011.0048 "
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