colostral
Of initial milk
Colostral means relating to or derived from colostrum, the thick yellowish milk produced by mammals in the first days after giving birth.
Colostrum is rich in antibodies and nutrients critical for newborn immunity: colostral antibodies, colostral immunity.
The term appears mainly in veterinary and medical contexts.
Lactation-based infant nourishment
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- mammaryOf milk glands
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- prolactinMilk-production hormone
oxytocin · letdown · expressing · lactogenesis · suckle · engorgement · nipple · areola
Proteins targeting pathogens
- immunoglobulinsProtective blood proteins
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- bioactiveAffecting living tissue
Infant just delivered
- infantVery young child
- neonateInfant under 28 days
- birthComing into the world
- meconiumFetal intestinal accumulation discharged postpartum
swaddle · nursery · midwife · preemie · incubator · skin-to-skin · latch · delivery
Amino acid polymers
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
- energyPower to do work
nourishing · casein · whey · nutrient-dense · micronutrients · macronutrients · bioavailable
Supportive care-giving
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- maternalOf or like mothers
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
- caregivingAttending to dependents
breastfeeding
Lactation-based infant nourishment
prolactin · oxytocin · letdown · expressing · lactogenesis · suckle · engorgement · nipple · areola · foremilk
antibodies
Proteins targeting pathogens
- immunoglobulinsProtective blood proteins
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
newborn
Infant just delivered
meconium · swaddle · nursery · midwife · preemie · incubator · skin-to-skin · latch · delivery · postnatal
proteins
Amino acid polymers
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
energy · nourishing · casein · whey · nutrient-dense · micronutrients · macronutrients · bioavailable
nurturing
Supportive care-giving
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- maternalOf or like mothers
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
caregiving · suckling · warmth · closeness