What does newborn feed on before milk comes in?

I'll be delivering at KKH. I heard from some mums that breastmilk comes in only after 3-4 days. So from birth till then, what does KKH (or hospitals in general) feed the baby? I also heard from someone that newborns have some reserves and can withstand those days without any formula or milk until breastmilk finally comes in.

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Super Mum

They can provide formula milk. At the beginning NB only take sips

3y ago

hospital feed with Cup not bottle