For those of you who have never seen this phenomenon I can’t imagine how you could mistake it for colostrum! I wish I had taken pics!
If I remember correctly the Breastfeeding Atlas had a photo at one time...
Holly McSpadden, IBCLC
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From: Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Sharon Knorr <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2019 6:23 PM
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Subject: Re: Gelatinous milk
So colostrum can often be sticky and gloopy because of the high protein/low
water content. This would be different from mature milk that has suddenly
taken on that texture.
Sharon, Breastfeeding USA counselor
Colorado, USA
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> I have seen colostrum that looks and behaves like clear sputum. In fact,
> the stickiness and goopiness can be so pronounced that it’s difficult for
> an infant to transfer through a nipple shield or even a spoon.
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