Repost: Demystifying Breastmilk

About this episode

This episode discusses the composition of breastmilk, its benefits for mothers and babies, and aims to clarify common misconceptions about breastfeeding.

Suggestions, Comments, or Questions? We are reposting this episode as your reminder about 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. Additional Resources: Breastfeeding Benefits CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jen Belanger MS RD LDN, Izzy Wilson

Topics covered

• breastmilk composition
• benefits of breastfeeding
• new parents
• breastfeeding education
• myths about breastmilk

Keywords

• breastmilk
• breastfeeding
• nutrition
• health
• new parents
• composition
• benefits

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CDC

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