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Happy 50 episodes! Today we are going to be taking you through the basics of breastmilk composition, the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, and some fun facts about breastmilk. With all of the misinformation on this topic out there in the world we felt like it was time to set the record straight and expand into the world of new parents and breastfeeding. We have more episodes to come on this topic but please be sure to message us with any suggestions or questions for future episode!

Additional Resources:

Breastfeeding Benefits CDC:

https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/features/breastfeeding-benefits/index.html#:~:text=Breastfed%20babies%20have%20a%20lower,the%20mother%20with%20her%20baby.

Nutrition Through the Lifecycle by Judith E Brown

Lactoferrrin:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6165050/

AAP recommendations for Breastfeeding:

https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/newborn-and-infant-nutrition/newborn-and-infant-breastfeeding/#:~:text=For%20the%20best%20health%20outcomes,and%20beyond%20as%20mutually%20desired.

Additional Compisition information:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9110848/

Maternal Diet and Breastfeeding by the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/hcp/diet-micronutrients/maternal-diet.html#:~:text=A%20low%20to%20moderate%20amount,coffee%20or%20more%20per%20day.

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.