When do you start making milk?
We often think that we start making milk once baby is here.
This is actually not true. Most women start making breastmilk at around 20 weeks gestation (pregnant) for some even at 12 weeks!
Sometimes pregnancy complications eg gestational diabetes, pre eclampsia or birth interventions eg CS, induction, epidurals etc interfere with this.
But without the above your body makes milk from around 13-20 weeks gestation.
Your body knows what to do. Your body knows when you are having a boy or a girl, knows when you have multiples, a premie, a sick baby etc so just trust it. It will be able to nourish your baby.
I noticed mine at 20w gestation with my first child. With my second my body had just never stopped making milk from baby one 🙈😅. When did you notice your had milk?
If you need help with milk supply or lactation in general, please book an appointment via the link on my bio.
Remember, you’re doing great mama
❤️ Mama Muthoni
Key Nutrients for Autism
It’s international Autism Awareness day. Here’s some Nutritional info on autism.
I often get asked “what do I feed my child with autism”?! 🫐🥑⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🥦This is surprisingly such a complex question because there is no one diet or meal plan for every person.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🥕My approach focuses on the nutrients IN the food, and helps us make sure we are nourishing the body with the nutrients it needs, while having the flexibility in the mix for food sensitivities and food preferences.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🍉Between these six nutrients: fiber, protein, healthy fats (especially omega-3s), B vitamins, and magnesium – we can support both the gut and the brain.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🍊Of COURSE there are many other nutrients that are vital for the body, but these are 6 of my favorites! If you have a picky eater who will not eat many foods, I’d definitely recommend working with a feeding therapist and/or dietitian who specializes in picky eating for kids with sensory issues and/or autism. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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👉🏼If you’d like more guidance on which foods contain these nutrients, the benefits of each, the research behind them, and the importance for Autism, check out my membership, the Autism Nutrition Library by clicking on the link in my bio or visiting autismnutritionlibrary.com!
Source @autismdietitian
Soft breasts don’t mean no milk
Soft breasts don’t mean no milk
A lot of mum’s panic at around the 4 to 6 week mark when all of a sudden breasts that were always full are now soft, breasts that were ever leaking, no longer leak.
This is normal! It doesn’t mean you don’t have milk or that you don’t have enough.
Just means that your body has figured out how much milk your baby needs and is now producing just that. That’s how effecient our bodies are!
If you have concerns about your supply, do not hesitate to contact me via the link on my bio.
Remember, you’re doing great mama
❤️ Mama Muthoni
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