Foremilk and Hindmilk

Foremilk

Hindmilk

Milk secreted in the initial part

of the feed (First 10-15 min)

Milk secreted in the later part

of the feed (second half)

Primary quenches the thrist

of the child but not hunger

Primary quenches the hunger

of the child and contributes

to weight gain

Watery in consistency

Thick in consistency & more

yellowish

Rich in protein, water,
carbohydrates (lactose), vitamins,
minerals but low in fat.

Fatty