Lactation Facts
Human milk is very important for human babies.
In fact, human milk changes as the baby ages, has different flavors depending on the diet of the parent (which may help babies to be less picky eaters as children), and it keeps children healthy by protecting them from childhood obesity and some forms of childhood cancers.
Breast/chest feeding your baby is also beneficial for the parent as it can decrease your risk of breast and ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Having assistance with your lactation journey may make or break the breast/chest feeding experience for some people, so seeking help and support is key to having a successful journey