Breastfeeding is one of the most natural processes in the world, but that doesn't make it any less easy or intimidating. Whether you're a new or experienced mom, every child is different and so is the feeding process.

If you're planning to breastfeed, or have already embarked on this exciting and intimate journey, here are some important facts about breast milk you need to know:

Different types of breast milk:

• Colostrum - Produced immediately after giving birth. This thick, sticky, yellowish liquid is essential for antibodies, nutrients and shaping your baby's immune system.
• Transitional Milk - Produced 3-6 days postpartum. Your breast milk begins to make the transition from colostrum to mature milk. It is high in fat, lactose and vitamins. 
• Mature Milk - Produced 10-14 days postpartum. Composed 90% of water and 10% of nutrients necessary for growth and energy.

What is Breast Milk Made of?

• Protein: Breast milk is composed of many different types of proteins, but the most prominent ones are Whey and Casein. Whey is about 60% while casein is about 40%. Other types of protein in breast milk help protect your baby against harmful bacteria and viruses. Eating fish can increase these types of protein in your milk.
• Fats: This is a primary calorie source and is necessary for brain development.
• Carbohydrates: Primarily made up of Lactose. This helps grow healthy bacteria in the baby's stomach and improves absorption of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium.
• Vitamins: The amount of vitamins in your breast milk is directly related to the amount of vitamins you take. This is why it is extremely important you are getting proper nutrition.

Breastfeeding Frequency: 

• Nurse early and often. Not breastfeeding enough is one reason why women develop a low milk supply. A normal time window is every 2-3 hours.
• Feed your baby when they first wake up and let them sleep when they're tired.
• If you're not producing enough milk at first, try a breastfeeding supplement to stimulate flow.
• To ensure you make a healthy supply of breast milk, put your baby to your breast often, feed whenever your baby is hungry, and take a supplement to support a healthy flow.

Producing healthy breast milk is important to ensure the baby is receiving adequate nutrition to grow and develop properly. To make sure your baby is getting all the nutrients they need, you may want to take a breastfeeding supplement. Flowology  is an all-natural supplement to help deliver vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that are important for healthy and plentiful breast milk production.