What is in Breastmilk?
What is in Breastmilk?

Many people assume breastmilk is the best but have no idea what is in their breastmilk… what it does… and how wonderfully amazing it is for your baby.

First let me begin by saying, I have nothing against the way you feed your child. Whether it be formula, breastfed, or pumped milk—your baby is fed and fed is best.



Breastmilk has anti-infective properties, enzymes, hormones, growth factors and is made up of 87% water. There are necessary fats for baby’s nervous system and brain development—carbohydrates for rapid brain growth – proteins and vitamins and minerals.

Did you know that while breastfeeding your body draws YOUR vitamin and mineral reserve to make milk? This is why it is very important to eat health while breastfeeding or nursing your child. A poor diet means breastmilk has less vitamins to draw from.

You should eat plenty of protein and calcium for your milk supply and for baby to get the good stuff.



Breastmilk adapts to meet your baby’s changing nutritional needs. It’s been said that breastmilk enhances baby’s brain, contributes to higher IQ, fewer & less severe allergies, and less likely to be hospitalized.

It is also said that baby may experience FEWER ear infections, respiratory infections, UTIs, Less diarrhea, and vomiting. Breastmilk can also lower the risk of SIDS and reduce the risk of diseases such as; diabetes, asthma, obesity, and leukemia.
 
Did you know there are benefits of breastfeeding for YOU too?

If you decide to breastfeed your baby, you can have reduced postpartum bleeding, shrink your uterus, reduce your lifetime rise of diseases—such as; premenopausal breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and osteoporosis.
 
Benefits to the family when deciding to breastfeed:
It is economical and convenient—costs free and it’s always available.
 
Here is a great video on how you know baby is getting enough breastmilk.

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The sterile scent of hospitals, the hushed, hopeful whispers, and the gnawing fear that lives in every waiting room – these became the unwanted backdrop of my life. It wasn't a single event, but a relentless series of challenges that slowly, profoundly, reshaped my understanding of health and ultimately, my purpose.

It began with my own daughter's cancer diagnosis. The helplessness I felt was amplified a thousandfold. As we navigated her treatment, I scrutinized every aspect of her care, seeking not just survival, but thriving. I began to ask different questions, looking beyond the conventional to see how diet, lifestyle, and a holistic approach could support her body through the immense challenges she faced.

Then, the world tilted on its axis with my beloved father. His terminal cancer diagnosis was a crushing blow, an unyielding reality that traditional medicine, for all its marvels, couldn't alter. We watched, we hoped, we grieved. In the midst of that raw pain, a seed of curiosity took root: Was there more to healing than what we were being told?

My own body then sent a jarring message. I experienced a hemiplegic migraine, an terrifying event that starkly mimicked stroke-like symptoms. The sudden loss of function, the fear, the uncertainty – it was a profound wake-up call. It forced me to confront my own health, which I had unconsciously neglected while caring for others. It was in that moment of vulnerability that I truly understood the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.

I realized then that I didn't just want to heal; I wanted to understand why we get sick and how to build true, resilient health from the ground up. I wanted to change the trajectory of my own life, and more importantly, my family's life, away from chronic illness and towards vibrant well-being.

This intense, personal journey ignited an unshakeable passion within me. I devoured knowledge, exploring functional nutrition, mind-body practices, and the profound impact of lifestyle on health. I became an integrative health practitioner because I couldn't keep this newfound understanding to myself. My deepest desire is to guide others through their own health challenges, to empower them with the knowledge and tools to create their own new beginnings, and to help them rewrite their family's health story, just as I've strived to do for my own. It's not just a profession; it's a calling born from love, loss, and a relentless hope for a healthier future for all.
 

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