Mercy Lactation Consultant DeeDee Franke, RN, BSN, IBCLC Discusses Improving Your Breast Milk with Exercise
September 08, 2020
A new study validates a belief that breast milk is a better option for infants.
According to Mercy lactation consultant Deedee Franke, RN,BSN, IBCLC, it's also more proof about the long-term benefit of exercise. Walking can increase the nutritional components of breast milk.
"It increases this oligosaccharide, which is a milk sugar that's only made in breast milk. It increases it up, and that has been shown to create some immune, long-term benefits for the baby," Franke said.
Walking does not increase the amount of breast milk, it simply changes the composition in a positive way.
To view Ms. Franke’s interview regarding the impact of walking and exercise on breast milk and how it benefits your baby, click here.
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