One of the most common questions I get is on my breastmilk color 👀🍼👇 “Why is your breastmilk off-white / yellow?” 💛 1. Colostrum: The early milk, colostrum and traditional milk, is yellow due to high levels of beta-carotene and is rich in antibodies and nutrients for the newborn. 🤍 2. High Fat Content: Mature breastmilk may turn yellow when it’s high in fat, especially during the transition from foremilk to the fattier hindmilk. 🧡 3. Dietary Influence: A diet rich in beta-carotene (from fo