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

On Wed, Feb 13, 2019 at 11:42 AM Amy Wagner <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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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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> Amy Wagner, BS, RN, CCES, IBCLC
> Hershey Pa
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