Foremilk

Definition

Foremilk is the initial milk a nursing infant receives at the beginning of a feeding session, characterized by its lower fat content compared to the milk that follows (hindmilk). It is rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals essential for infant health and development.

Related terms

Hindmilk: The milk expressed after foremilk during a feeding session, which is richer in fat content and calories, crucial for baby's growth and satiety.

Lactation: The process of producing milk by the mammary glands following childbirth to feed a newborn.

Colostrum: The first form of milk produced by the mammary glands after giving birth, rich in antibodies and immunoglobulins vital for newborn immunity