Kate Graham thought breastfeeding was just for nutritional purposes until she had her children
I had always planned to breastfeed for six months, as that appeared to be the ‘norm’. Everyone around me, including all of the marketing for baby formula, was insistent that six months was enough, and then we should move onto formula or cow’s milk. Prior to the birth of my daughter, Olivia, I attended breastfeeding classes, and I discovered some fascinating facts that really sparked my desire to learn more over the coming years.
Here are some of the benefits of long-term breastfeeding, for both mother and child
Breastmilk composition changes based on your child’s age and needs
When baby latches, the saliva and milk exchange begin. It’s thanks to the chemical message within that saliva that our body instinctively knows what baby needs, and thus changes the composition of the milk! Nature is truly amazing. So, whether they’re in a stage of infancy where they require more or less of certain vitamins or minerals, or whether they’re fighting off a virus, the milk will adapt.
