Mother's milk really is irreplaceable. It supplies the baby with the perfect meal for development and provides a nourishing experience for both mom and baby. Here is some great information taken from my reading in a book titled "The Crazy Makers".
- Mother's milk contains about 100 elements that are missing from formula (including friendly bacteria, immunoglobulins, enzymes, growth factors, hormones and nonessential amino acids
- "Mother's milk contains growth factors that promote the development of the GI tract, these are missing in infant formula."
- The amino acids in mother's milk promote brain growth while the amino acids in cow's milk promote the growth of muscle and fat. This is because cow's milk is meant for the nourishment and development of baby cows.
- The act of breastfeeding "activates hypothalamic and other brain stem structures which regulates the sleep wake cycle and increases attention and vigilance through cortical activity."
- A mother's milk production is different from meal to meal and from the beginning of the meal to the end, giving the baby exactly what she/he needs.
- Fatty acid and cholesterol content is unique in breast milk and is not duplicated in formula or cow's milk.
- "the mineral content differs in some formulas by as much as 500%"
Mom's diet while breastfeeding should include:
- Omega 6 and 3
- Eliminate trans fats (this is for anyone)
- Magnesium
- Healthy protein
- Variety of colorful vegetables
- Avoid exposure to toxins
