Question

Colostrum is produced during which time period after delivery?

Options

• The first 1–2 weeks after delivery

• The first 24 hours only

• The first 6 weeks after delivery

• The first 2–4 days after delivery

Answer 1

Colostrum is the initial thick, yellowish milk produced in the first 2–4 days after delivery. Its colour is due to the presence of carotenes and Vitamin A. After this period, the milk transitions to mature breast milk, which is thinner, whiter, and has a different composition suited for sustained infant growth.