Almost all mothers have heard the “breast is best” slogan when it comes to the option whether or not the breastfeed a new baby.  However, many moms do not know the specifics of why mother’s milk is superior to formula and how they can improve the quality of their own milk to ensure baby is receiving the highest quality nutrition and lowest amount of toxins. 

After making the decision to breastfeed your baby, hopefully you will be feeling excited that you are providing your baby with a strong foundation for a healthy life.  Nevertheless, you may feel conflicted to know that breast milk can have up to 200 toxins in it including lead, mercury, bisphenol-A, and others.  These toxins can lead to delays in development, impaired endocrine system, lowered intelligence, diabetes, autoimmune disease, and many other disruptions in your baby’s natural development.  Even so, breast milk is still better than formula!

Do not let this dissuade you from nourishing your baby with your incredible breast milk.  Instead, find out about easy ways to clean up your milk so that it really does facilitate healthy growth and development for your baby.

In addition, did you know that a mother’s thyroid function and iodine intake will affect your child’s IQ?  Other incredibly important nutrients for nursing mothers are adequate vitamin D and A, choline, biotin, and healthy ratios of omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids.  The list goes on.  It is easier than you think to ensure your breast milk is full of these nutrients by consuming a few superfoods.  Talk to Morgan about easy ways to give your child a health and brain development boost by improving your breast milk.