1. The milk produced at the end of a breastfeeding session, which is richer in fat and calories than the milk produced at the beginning.
Usage: Also called 'hind milk'.; Used in lactation and pediatric contexts.

Examples

• Babies need to nurse long enough to reach the hindmilk, which helps them gain weight.
• The hindmilk contains higher fat content than the foremilk.
• Lactation consultants recommend ensuring infants receive adequate hindmilk during feeding.
• The transition from foremilk to hindmilk typically occurs several minutes into a feeding session.