Join Marie and her guest, Dr. Natalie Shenker, as they discuss how thousands of molecules in human milk work together and yet work independently to establish a microbiome in the exclusively breastfed infant. Can giving just one bottle of formula change a baby’s microbiome so much that the impact is evident at age five? Does lactating confer a minor protection against breast cancer, or is protection much greater? What about ovarian cancer? Might there be a connection between human milk feeding and such diseases as schizophrenia, autism, or multiple sclerosis? Listen to see that we have only begun to shine the spotlight on the most miraculous fluid on earth: human milk.

Shine a brighter spotlight on the oldest miracle food: Human milk

Every new mother hears that breast is best. Many decide to breastfeed so their baby has the best. But soon after birth, the days are often fraught with sleep deprivation and conflicting messages from peers, family members, and health care professionals. Later, negative messages from the media and critical comments from family members and others may trigger mothers to question their decision. Feelings of inadequacy, intimidation and societal pressure to wean can cause mothers to give up breastfeeding before meeting their goals.
The aim of this show is to empower parents to overcome the barriers that keep them from beginning or continuing to breastfeed. Through discussion of hospital practices, milk supply, medications, returning to work, milk storage options, and more, this show will provide an informed and supportive voice for new families and established families, so that they can take charge of their breastfeeding experience from conception through weaning.

Every new mother hears that breast is best. Many decide to breastfeed so their baby has the best. But soon after birth, the days are often fraught with sleep deprivation and conflicting messages from peers, family members, and health care professionals. Later, negative messages from the media and critical comments from family members and others may trigger mothers to question their decision. Feelings of inadequacy, intimidation and societal pressure to wean can cause mothers to give up breastfeeding before meeting their goals. The aim of this show is to empower parents to overcome the barriers that keep them from beginning or continuing to breastfeed. Through discussion of hospital practices, milk supply, medications, returning to work, milk storage options, and more, this show will provide an informed and supportive voice for new families and established families, so that they can take charge of their breastfeeding experience from conception through weaning.

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