Have you ever been told that you have “skim milk” for breastmilk?
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Have you ever been told you have “skim milk” for breast milk? Perhaps you brought your baby in for a weight check, and they didn’t gain as much as was expected. This is often when a mom gets told that somehow her milk is responsible. That is devastating to hear and, quite simply, just not true. Your milk is tailored to your baby’s needs. Breast milk is changing all the time for your growing baby’s needs. Your milk changes during a feeding, over the course of the day and through the length of your lactation journey.
Although it is adapting and adjusting constantly, breastmilk composition remains relatively consistent. There are slight variations because we are all unique individuals. The mother’s gut health, diet and environment play a role and account for the slight variations in her milk compared to another person’s milk.
There is no such thing as “skim milk” or “low-fat” milk.
And I will repeat……….
There is no such thing as “skim milk” or “low-fat” milk.
Your milk is amazing and perfectly designed to nourish your baby. If you have concerns, monitor your baby’s weight gain and how you manage your milk supply. Sometimes an extra boost in production from lactation supplements are helpful in combination with how often you nurse and a healthy diet. Your milk is still the best food for your baby and provides all the nutrition they need to grow in their first year of life, alongside complementary foods after six months.