Lakeshore Lactation

10/24/2025

Breastfeeding has long been linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer, but how it has this effect isn’t entirely clear. Now, scientists have found that women who have breastfed have more specialised immune cells in their breasts, which may keep malignant ones in check.

Previous research suggests that the risk of breast cancer – the second most common form of cancer in the world – is reduced by 4.3 per cent for every one year of breastfeeding, with the protective effects perhaps particularly benefitting older mothers.

Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2500663-breastfeeding-causes-a-surge-in-immune-cells-that-could-prevent-cancer/

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09/29/2025

researchers have discovered something incredible about breastmilk, it actually changes depending on whether you have a son or a daughter.

your body doesn’t just make milk, it makes a custom recipe, guided by your baby’s own signals before birth.

for boys…
richer in fat and protein for higher energy
sometimes more calcium for faster growth

for girls…
often made in greater volume, so there’s more of it
may also have more calcium for strong bones and earlier development

and it’s not just humans, the same has been seen in monkeys, cows, and other mammals.

your milk isn’t just food. it’s alive, intelligent, and uniquely designed for the baby in your arms ! !

did you have boys or girls? 💙🩷

what did you notice in your feeding journeys?

09/25/2025

Why I still breastfeed my toddler and I’m not sorry.

People love to whisper. They love to judge. They love to ask with that condescending tone, “You’re STILL breastfeeding?”

Yes. I am.

Because breastfeeding didn’t suddenly expire the day my child turned one.
Because it’s more than nutrition 🥗 it’s comfort,
connection,
security.

Because it calms her tears, eases her fears, and reminds her she’s safe in my arms.

And no, I don’t need your approval to continue doing what’s best for my child.

I’m not “creating bad habits.”
I’m not “spoiling.”
I’m not “holding her back.”

I’m raising a human being who knows love so deeply that she’ll carry that security with her for life.

So to anyone who feels the need to roll their eyes,
to shame,
to sneer,
or to comment
here’s my answer:

✨ My baby. My b***s. My choice. ✨

And I won’t ever apologize for it.

08/31/2025

Baby’s digestive system lays dormant in utero and they don’t p**p. Meconium is that thick, tarry first p**p that builds in the gut and colostrum is a high protein milk that acts as a laxative to p**p this out after birth. When babies are born they p**p a lot, even over night. The digestive system is waking up and maturing. The contents of colostrum and transitional milk aid in this process. Transitional milk includes high levels of fat, lactose, and water-soluble vitamins and is different in nutrient composition than mature milk. It contains more calories than colostrum. Around 2 weeks your milk transitions to mature milk, which has a higher water content than transitional milk, grange the steady increase in the volume of your milk. As your body and baby adjusts to this change, your baby will eventually stop p**ping overnight: usually around 6-8 weeks. Some will still p**p overnight for longer than that (some times months) and that is also normal! Our digestive system wants to rest at night. Even as adults we typically don’t p**p overnight. Your body is very smart. It makes a higher water content, higher volume milk first thing in the morning to help baby have their first p**p of the day since their system has rested over night. It’s like their morning coffee. In the evening, your milk volume drops and increases in fat to help baby sleep and digest for growth and NOT to p**p. Diaper companies are aware of this change, hence the 12 hour leak protection diapers. Your milk and your baby are going through many changes. Many babies will start grunting more in the early hours of the morning as this change takes place. Increasing tummy time during the day and right before bed can help as can time and development. Trust your body. Trust your baby.

**p **ps

08/18/2025

In much of Western society, cosleeping is considered “unusual” or even discouraged. Parents are often told that babies should sleep alone, in their own crib, from the earliest weeks of life. This shift is relatively new in human history, emerging largely in the past century alongside industrialization, formula feeding, and cultural ideals of independence.

From a biological and anthropological perspective, however, cosleeping is the norm. For thousands of years, human infants have slept next to their mothers or caregivers. In fact, in most parts of the world today, babies still sleep within arm’s reach of a parent. Research shows that close nighttime proximity can support breastfeeding, help babies regulate body temperature and heart rate, and promote bonding.

The idea that infants “should” sleep alone is a cultural construct, not a biological one. While safety guidelines must always be followed, it’s important to remember that cosleeping is not abnormal, it’s deeply rooted in human history.

And the sweetest part of the night is knowing they feel safest right here, next to you. 🤍✨

08/05/2025

08/04/2025

World Breastfeeding Week 2025

is celebrated every year in the first week of August to recognize breastfeeding as a powerful foundation for lifelong health, development, and equity.

This year, we shine a particular light on the ongoing support women and babies need from the healthcare system through their breastfeeding journey.

Read more: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-breastfeeding-week

08/01/2025

Happy World Breastfeeding Week/Month 2025

07/22/2025

Yes I breastfeed my toddler, yes I know he’s 3. Yes I know he’s using me for comfort, yes I know he can drink from a cup….. but I also know that this is best for us because of all these benefits
* Up to 29% of your child's daily energy needs
* 43% of protein requirements
* A whopping 60% of their Vitamin C
* 75% of Vitamin A
* Over 90% of Vitamin B12
* 76% of folate

💪 Health Benefits:
* Strengthens the immune system with antibodies and live cells
* Reduces the risk of infections and illnesses
* Promotes emotional security and comfort
* Supports cognitive development

🤱 For Moms Too:
* Lowers the risk of breast and ovarian cancers
* Helps in postpartum weight management
* Encourages a strong emotional bond

Breastfeeding beyond the first year is a natural and beneficial choice. It’s not just food—it’s protection, comfort, and connection. 💖