label: Human Colostrum
label_lc: human colostrum
description: "A thick, protein-rich substance secreted by the breasts during the second half of pregnancy and for a few days after birth before the breast milk comes in. 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."