Colostrum

The milk produced in the first days around birth.

Keep feed records if useful, and ask your midwife or feeding professional about latch, milk transfer or concerns.

In a sentence

What does “Colostrum” mean?

The milk produced in the first days around birth.

What to expect day by day as you start breastfeeding, from colostrum and frequent feeds to nappy counts, sleepy babies and when to get help.

Sources checked 2026-10-10. Source checks are editorial; this summary has not been independently clinically reviewed.

General information, not medical advice. For concerns about your child, talk with your doctor or child-health nurse.