02/05/2026
Breastfeeding is often talked about as something the body will “just do.”
And while our bodies are remarkably capable, what can we do to help support it best.
Research shows that lactation increases energy and nutrient demands-I’m looking at you protein! And when intake doesn’t meet those needs, the body pulls from its own reserves to protect milk production. Did you know our bodies burn about 500 calories daily just making milk?
Over time, this can affect energy levels, hormone balance, mood, and nervous system regulation. Research also shows that maternal intake influences levels of vitamin D, DHA, iodine, choline, and some B vitamins in breastmilk
📚 Sources: Institute of Medicine; Allen, L.H. (2012). B Vitamins in Breast Milk: Relative Importance of Maternal Status and Intake. synthesizes this research in her work on breastfeeding nutrition.
Nutrition while breastfeeding isn’t about perfection or boosting supply at all costs—it’s about protecting the mother.
Because feeding the baby begins with feeding the body that makes the milk.
In our home, we prioritize eating together and choosing whole foods with an ancestral emphasis—without striving for perfection, just intention. We don’t hit the mark every single day, we do our best, and our best feels good.
Excited to share more of our slow mornings and first bites🤍
