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Why the Timing of Breastmilk Matters for Your Baby's Growth and Sleep

Why the Timing of Breastmilk Matters for Your Baby's Growth and Sleep

Update: 2025-11-03
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  • Breastmilk naturally changes throughout the day, guiding your baby's sleep, digestion, and alertness through subtle hormonal shifts
  • These changes support your baby's developing body clock, especially in the first months of life
  • Labeling pumped breastmilk for time-matching with your baby's feeding schedule supports better sleep, calmer moods, and smoother daily rhythms
  • Time-matched feeding builds consistency and helps babies feel secure through growth and life transitions
  • Breastmilk offers living nutrients and immune protection that infant formula can't match, supporting stronger immunity and well-being
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Why the Timing of Breastmilk Matters for Your Baby's Growth and Sleep

Why the Timing of Breastmilk Matters for Your Baby's Growth and Sleep

Dr. Joseph Mercola