Breastfeeding Fun Facts

I have breastfed for so many years and I think breastfeeding is a beautiful thing.

Many will agree that breastmilk is like gold. It can help with so many problems like eye irritations, ear infections, skin rashes, and so much more.

I love learning about the science of breastmilk and about how perfect it is made for our babies.

Here are some breastfeeding fun facts of things I've learned over the years.

Milk Changes According To Baby's Saliva

Yes! Our nipples vacuum babies saliva during breastfeeding to send our bodies a message so that we can create more of what baby needs through our breastmilk.

COLOSTRUM BENEFITS IMMUNE SYSTEM

The first form of milk that babies receive during those first few days is filled with antibodies, antioxidants, and is nutrient dense to help build newborns immune system!

Breastfeeding lowers mothers cancer risks

In case you were looking for another reason why breastfeeding is great!

LOWERS CHILDHOOD RISK oF ILLNESS

Breastfed children have lower risk of problems like ear infections and SIDS.

When baby or mother is sick the amount of antibodies increase to fight off infection

So, yes It is still safe to breastfeed your baby when you are sick.

There is more serotonin in breastmilk towards the end of the day

To help your baby sleep at bedtime

Newborns can clearly see 8-15 inches away

Which is the distance between mother and baby during a nursing session 🥺

Breastmilk helps heal common rashes, burns, and infections

Tried and true! I've used it for my children when they've had ear aches and rashes. My mother in law even uses it for her eye when it is irritated and red.

Breastfed babies can be less picky EATERS

Foods you eat influence your child’s tastes palates. Exclusive breastfed babies have more adventurous palates because of their exposure too variety and flavors. Aurora definitely taste all that spicy salsa I eat!

Endorphins in breastmilk diminish pain for ill or injured babies

I nursed baby Aurora when she had her heal pricked for the blood sample babies get after birth and she did great!

Breastmilk changes according to babies age

Breastmilk in babies who are toddlers has more antibodies because babies are more mobile and exploring. The amount of nutrients is different too. Read below!

For example, in your child's second year (12 to 23 months), 448 ml or 15 oz of breast milk provides:
29% of their energy requirements
43% of their protein requirements
36% of their calcium requirements
75% of their vitamin A requirements
94% of their B12 requirments
60% of their vitamin C requirements

Well that's cool! Did you learn any new breastfeeding fun facts?

Also check out my new breastfeeding 101 tips video on YouTube!