Show Notes: This week on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather explore the risks of using unsafe alternatives to breastmilk, such as cow’s milk, homemade formulas, and even introducing solids before six months. They discuss the potential health consequences, from nutritional deficiencies to developmental concerns, and emphasize why safe, evidence-based feeding options are crucial for […]
Heather and Maureen dig into how breastmilk composition changes from birth to weaning. They answer questions such as: Why is colostrum different from other milk?How does milk change for toddlers? Should we worry about feeding milk from a different age? Let’s dig into just how different each stage of milk is from another. This is a fun, sciencey episode where you can learn with your favorite podcast hosts about what makes human milk so special!
