Fat represents about 50% of the content of human milk and it can vary from mother to mother. The content increases the longer you've been nursing your baby. It can vary at different times of the day and actually the fat content gets higher as the feeding goes on. You asked a good question, you want to know what you can do to make your breast milk more fattening. There isn't much you have control over. Some women think if they eat fattier foods their milk will be more fatty and that's not necessarily the case. Studies have shown that there is a correlation between maternal fat stores and the fat content of their breast milk but not necessarily their diet. That's one of the whole reasons your body puts on the pounds during pregnancy and develops extra fat stores, so that you can make good milk for your baby. If you're having questions or problems with breastfeeding, you're wondering if your milk is adequate for your baby, be sure to talk to the pediatrician and they can track your baby's growth, assess your baby in person, and decide if there is a different approach that needs to be taken or if things are going well. If you have any other questions for me feel free to ask them on our Facebook page and recommend us to your friends and family too.
