Thursday Sep 19, 2024

Liquid Gold: The Benefits & Surprising Additional Uses of Breastmilk

Did you know that breast milk has many uses and benefits outside of feeding tiny humans? Listen in as Abbey McLaughlin, IBCLC, reveals the treasure that breast milk truly is! 🥇

In this episode, we discuss:

What is breast milk made out of and how it changes throughout the day
Benefits of breastfeeding for the mother
How breast milk can improve gut health
How breast milk can be a remedy outside of feeding (eye infections, ear infections, scars, etc.)
What is a milk bath and how are they beneficial
How to know what medications are safe to use while breastfeeding
Why you should never dump
Pros, cons, and uses of donated breast milk
Signs to support formula supplementation
The truth behind breast milk expiration dates

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Abbey from Mal's Milky Way. Be sure to listen to them all!

Part 1: What Does a Lactation Consultant Do (And Not Do)
Part 2: Liquid Gold: The Benefits & Surprising Additional Uses of Breastmilk
Part 3: Feeding Newborns: What to Expect & Tips for Success
Part 4: Weaning From the Breast & Bottle: When and How to Wean

Resources mentioned in this episode:

LactMed Drugs & Lactation Database

Connect with Abbey:

🔗 Abbey's Motherhood Alliance profile

🔗 Website

🔗 Facebook

🔗 Instagram

🎁 Special offer for MA Podcast listeners! Use the code MMW3 to receive $50 off the Mal's Milky Way lifecycle package!

About the Motherhood Alliance

The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families.