Colostrum During Pregnancy
The most common change that a woman experience during her pregnancy
, is the enlargement of her breasts. The nipples become darker; and colostrum, a thick fluid may leak from the breasts. These are all normal; and the recommended action, is to wear a bra that will fit your enlarged breasts. It is important so that you may not feel discomfort.
Possible benefits for you a recent evaluation of research on breastfeeding and breast cancer showed that the more months a woman breastfeeds the less likely she is to develop breast cancer. Researchers estimated that women in countries like the U.S. could reduce their risk of breast cancer by 4.3% for each 12 months spent breastfeeding.
The benefits of colostrum were first documented in India and reached the western world in 1950s, when a group of scientists depicted the method to isolate the anti-polio substance from cow's milk. Polio was a major disease in the west at that time making this a major breakthrough. In 1969, a paper published in "Natural History", revealed that colostrum contains up to 40 times the amount of immunoglobulin G, one of the body's most effective immune protectors, than human breast milk.
Side effects like abdominal discomfort and/or diarrhea may also occur when the colostrum consumption is too high and too fast. In strict medical terms, abdominal discomfort and/or diarrhea is not a side effect but the process where the body gets rid of the toxins accumulated during the illness. In any case, you must consult your doctor before consuming colostrum on a regular basis. If you are allergic to milk and milk products, you may experience headache, muscle aches, or stomach distress.
Colostrum is the first milk your body makes. It will provide your baby with everything he or she needs to start life, including a dose of immunities and protection from jaundice. Towards the end of pregnancy some women may find that their breasts leak this golden color fluid. Or you may notice that your nipples have a film or caked substance, this is all colostrum. You can use a breast pad if it becomes noticeable or if it makes you feel more comfortable.
Pregnancy week 32 is still a good time to decide for the mode of birth. Aside from having the thought of vaginal or caesarian operation in mind, take some time to enjoy knowing that your baby is now 19 inches in length and weighs 4 pounds. This time, the volume of blood that is in the woman's body is approximately 40 times more than what she is normally containing. Pain is still dominating during pregnancy week 32. Back pains and pelvic pains throughout the buttocks are usually the complaints of most pregnant mothers.
by: Kelan Grady
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