12/16/2025
* Your milk contains stem cells, which can go on to become heart, kidney, or brain tissue
* One of the best ways to treat cracked ni**les is to put your own milk on them. Coconut and olive oils work better than most store bought balms/creams
* Evening breast milk contains more melatonin—a hormone to help baby sleep. Night milk is lower in water and higher in fat to help baby sleep and grow
* The taste of breast milk changes slightly based on your diet. This helps babies get used to different tastes to prepare them to eat a variety of solid foods
*The taste changes and the flow and volume of milk can drop during your period, making some babies become fussy around that time or the month
* Most babies suck stronger and longer to the taste of garlic in breast milk than to any other flavor you eat
* Continue to breastfeed even if you’re sick. When sick, your body makes antibodies that pass on to baby, reducing their risk of getting sick
* Colostrum contains 10x more beta-carotene than mature breast milk. It has increased levels of vitamin E and zinc to promote a newborn’s skin and eye development
* “Good bacteria” are constantly transferred from your body to your milk; the precise strains of bacteria fluctuate daily and from season to season
* Your milk has a unique smell that your baby can identify. The smell is similar to your amniotic fluid. This helps baby find the breast after birth
*Speaking of smells, your body odor may be more pungent after birth. This helps baby recognize you as mom and distinguish you from other adults
* Breastfeeding promotes proper mouth development. Studies have found that babies who were exclusively breastfed for the first six months were less likely to have teeth alignment issues such as open bites, crossbites, and overbites, than those exclusively breastfed for shorter lengths of time or not at all
*Pumping is breastfeeding, too
