In the first few days after birth, milk has a more or less intense yellow; this precious first milk is called colostrum and has a 'creamy' consistency than the milk we would expect to see.
After about three to five days it becomes whiter, more liquid and more abundant.
Colostrum is produced in very small amounts, the physiological amounts for your newborn baby's tummy.
Colostrum contains all the nourishment your baby needs, provides him/her with protection against infection and stimulates him/her to eliminate the first dark green faeces (meconium).
In the first few days of life, the baby's weight drops (physiological weight loss). This is a normal phenomenon! Usually the physiological drop does not exceed 10% of the birth weight, which should resume within about two weeks. If you have any doubts or if there is anything that does not convince you regarding the baby's weight or the colour of his or her stools, call the paediatrician for prompt reassurance.