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colostrum

Colostrum is a thick, protein-rich substance secreted by the breasts before real milk flow is established. It contains antibodies which serve to give the baby protection from disease and also has a laxative effect on the colon which helps to expel the plug of meconium and facilitate the establishment of normal bowel movements.

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