Question: Can breastfeeding cause cavities?
Whether they breastfeed or not, some babies and toddlers seem to be easily afflicted with cavities. Unfortunately for nursing moms, some dentists claim that breastfeeding, especially at night, contributes to cavities in infants and toddlers. They recommend weaning when the baby’s teeth start to come in. Are these dentists justified in making this claim and recommendation? (more…)
If you are wondering whether or not your baby is getting enough iron while you are exclusively breastfeeding, a recent study published by the International Breastfeeding Journal answers this question. Babies who are exclusively breastfed are getting sufficient amounts of iron in their diet, even when the mother is iron deficient. (more…)
The breasts constantly make rich, fatty milk, but that milk is stored in the breast in such a way that over time there is a separation, meaning that the milk which comes out first will be different than the milk which comes out when the breast is nearly empty. (more…)
Lipase in breast milk that is pumped and stored can can give the milk an unpalatable metallic flavor in just a few hours. This is because lipase, an enzyme that aids in the digestion of fats, begins to break down the fat in stored breast milk. The fat contributes to breast milk’s appealing flavor, so when the lipase breaks down the fat before consumption, your baby may not like the taste. (more…)