Definition

The milk produced at the end of breastfeeding, which is richer in fat and lower in protein compared to the milk produced at the beginning.

Example

The baby received hindmilk, which helped with its growth due to the higher fat content.

Conversation

Did you know there’s something called hindmilk in breastfeeding?

Really? I had no idea that milk changes during feeding.

Yeah, it’s the milk that comes later and is richer in fat.

That sounds really interesting; it must be important for the baby!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hindmilk is formed from "hind" (from Old English "hind", meaning back or rear) and "milk" (from Old English "milc", meaning milk). The term refers to the milk that is produced later in a nursing session, typically richer in fat, which comes from the back or rear of the nursing process.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hind' meaning 'back' and 'milk' as the nourishing liquid, so hindmilk refers to the milk that comes from the back end of a nursing session.

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