The power of breastmilk

Did you know...

▪️Breastmilk is species specific - meaning it's the PERFECT composition of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, growth factors and immunological factors that are needed for your child.

▪️ It's composition changes to meet the growing needs of your baby: during a feed, throughout the day and as your baby matures.

▪️It promotes a healthy microbiome resulting in a protective immune system.

▪️ It's protective against pathogens via targeted immunoglobulins, specific proteins and fats.

▪️It promotes gut maturation.

▪️It's easily digested.

▪️It eases pain.

▪️ It provides comfort.

▪️ It's sleep inducing.

▪️It promotes the development of the central nervous system.

and...

▪️It's protective against SIDS, oral cavities, T1DM, T2DM, coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, asthma, MS and food allergies.

The power of breastmilk continuously BLOWS 💥 my mind.

If you'd like to know more about breastfeeding, join me for a 3 hour Workshop where we discuss:

- The benefits of breastfeeding.

- Basic physiology of how breastfeeding works.

- Positioning and attatchment.

- What to expect in the first 6 weeks: how do I know my baby is getting enough?

- What to expect beyond 6 weeks.

- Troubleshooting common breastfeeding problems.

- How to hand express.