Question

The secretion of ____ is highly nutritious for the newborn baby.

Answer 1

Colostrum:

1. Secretion of colostrum from mammary glands is highly nutritious to newborn babies.
2. Colostrum is a highly concentrated form of breast milk that is rich in nutrients and antibodies.
3. It also has high levels of immunoglobulins, antimicrobial peptides, and growth factors.
4. Colostrum changes to breast milk within two to four days after the baby is born.
5. Colostrum is important for growth, and development and it provides immune system development in newborn babies.

Final answer: The secretion of colostrum is highly nutritious for the newborn baby.