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Colostrum (also known as
beestings or first milk) is
a form of milk produced by
the mammary glands in late
pregnancy and the few days
after giving birth.
Human and bovine colostrums
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Maternal bond
The maternal bond is
typically the relationship
between a mother and her
child. While it typically
occurs due to pregnancy and
childbirth, it may also
occur between a woman and an
unrelated child, such as in
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Baby colic
Infant colic (also known as
baby colic and three month
colic) is a condition in
which an otherwise healthy
baby cries or screams
frequently and for extended
periods, without any
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Infant
The word infant is commonly
used as a slightly more
formal word for baby (the
youngest category of child).
The term infant is also used
as formal/legal term for
minor; that is, a child in
general. A newborn infant is
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Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the process of a woman feeding an infant or young child with milk produced from her breasts, usually directly from the nipples. Babies have a sucking urge that usually enables them ... > more -
Mammary gland
Mammary glands are the organs that, in the female mammal, produce milk for the sustenance of the young. These exocrine glands are enlarged and modified sweat glands and are the characteristic of ... > more -
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Premature birth
Premature birth (also known as preterm birth) is defined medically as childbirth occurring earlier than 37 completed weeks of gestation. Most pregnancies last about 40 weeks. About 12 percent of ... > more -
Dairy product
Dairy products are generally defined as foodstuffs produced from milk. A production plant for such processing is called a dairy. Raw milk for processing generally comes from cows, but occasionally ... > more -
Breast reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is the rebuilding of a breast, usually in women. It involves using autologous tissue or prosthetic material to construct a natural-looking ... > more -
Saturated fat
Saturated fat is fat that consists of triglycerides containing only saturated fatty acids. Diets high in saturated fat correlate in some studies with an increased incidence of atherosclerosis and ... > more -
Domestic goat
The domestic goat is a domesticated subspecies of the Wild Goat. Domestic goats are one of the oldest domesticated species. For thousands of years, they have been utilized for their milk, meat, hair, ... > more -
Lactic acid
Lactic acid, also known as milk acid or 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, is a chemical compound that plays a role in several biochemical processes. During intense exercise, such as sprinting type activities, ... > more
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