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Mum reveals colour change in breastmilk after contracting COVID-19

By Madhurima Haque|

Breastmilk truly is a 'magical' substance, adapting to fit the needs of whatever a baby requires. One mum was surprised to see the drastic changes in her breastmilk after she and her children contracted COVID-19.

"I really wanted to share this photo of my breastmilk! It actually let me know something was going on in my body and my babies," said mum of two Ashmiry, sharing an Instagram photo of her green breast milk in contrast with her regular one.

"How amazing is breastmilk, it's magical and I'm so thankful to be able to produce it especially now! The color change indicates that my body is making exactly what Rubi (her daughter) needs! Antibodies, extra fatty and just pure goodness."

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Left- white breast milk, Right- green breast milk
The mum was shocked at the difference in colour. (Instagram)

The mum also revealed that all three members of her family who had contracted the virus drank some of the milk.

"We all had some of that breastmilk," she admitted. "I had my own breastmilk. But hey I got better, I was tired of being sick, so I was thinking 'I'm going to drink some of that breastmilk', and I did. I don't know if it helped, who knows."

The post was also shared on Instagram by lactation consultants Goldilacts.

"When lactating, our bodies are always doing full body scans of mama and baby and figuring out exactly what to put in breastmilk for babies wellness...Our bodies are so STRONG, so complex and yet so simply magical," she added in the caption.

Mum Ashmiry revealed change in breastmilk from COVID
Mum Ashmiry revealed change in breastmilk from COVID (Instagram)

Other mums chimed in on the viral post, sharing their own experiences with their breastmilk when contracting COVID-19.

"Interesting... I tested positive over Christmas and I thought my milk looked a bit on the green side but assumed I was seeing things. One month old negative thankfully. Grateful for breast milk and the benefits of antibodies," shared one mum.

"I had COVID back in November. I didn't pump during that time just focusing on hydrating and eating with fatigue. My toddler breastfed around the clock. Happy as can be, full of energy and no symptoms at all," shared another.

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"Wish I would (have) pumped after the vax to see if the color changed. So amazing what our bodies do!" declared another mum.

"I've literally backed off weaning my two-year-old because of all this illness going around. If she gets anything her siblings get, it's usually minimal or gone much faster so far. I wish I could protect my older kids the same way," said one breastfeeding mum.

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According to the Australian Breastfeeding Association, breastmilk can come in a variety of colours and can be impacted by a number of things.

They state that green breastmilk may also be a result of eating green-coloured foods like green vegetables or even tablets and concentrates of vitamins. Breast milk can also be blue, yellow, pink, brown, and even black, with each colour indicating a change in the body.

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