Soy milk does contain phytoestrogens (an estrogen-like hormone found in plants such as whole grains, potatoes, dried beans, and apples) It is only good alternative for children over a year old who won't drink or are allergic to cows' milk.
Because soy milk contains phytates, naturally occurring substances found in whole-grain foods, legumes, and nuts that can decrease the absorption of calcium and other minerals, you have to make sure your child's diet contains other sources of calcium-rich or calcium-fortified foods.
Soy milk or cow's milk is not a silver bullet in any case.
i think whether to have cow's milk or soya milk or other supplement (i know someone not giving cow's milk or soya milk but other supplement to her bb) really depends on personal background and knowledge. and it is quite controversial if not political. i have not bought anymore formula milk after last episode of mastitis. the consideration of soya milk is for the time after weaning off few months later when milk is just as supplement for the bb. maybe i saw more ppl with allergy and other illnesses due to milk rather than soya milk, so i still prefer soya milk. but breastmilk is still the best so i plan to BF till at least 6 months.
anyway, i did an interesting experiment in these 2 days. i looked at my breaskmilk under the microscope. haha... i cannot find any cells though ppl keep telling there are white cells in the milk to help the bb's health. i will further confirm that later.
There's no scientific evidence to date that drinking soy milk is harmful to children or adults. People have been drinking soy milk since the 1960s without ill effect.
In theory, goat's milk is less allergenic and more easily digestible than cow's milk, but it should not be used as a substitute for infant formula. Like cow's milk, it can cause intestinal irritation and anemia. Again, I must stresst that Infants below the age of one year should not be fed cow milk, goat milk, or soy beverage. These milks are low in iron and differ in the protein composition compared to mothers milk.
Really, breast feeding or infant formula are the way to go, with breast feeding most superior.
can't believe you actually look at it under microscope, are you working in lab?
I think the amount of cells in breastmilk is not that many, how large is your sample volume? And is your microscope powerful enough to see the antibodies as well? Would be very interesting.
antibodies cannot normally be seen under microscope without special technique. i will try another method to examine the milk later. i also sent some milk for cultures (to grow bacteria/other microorganisms). will see the result.
seems that i'm getting more and more crazy with BF.
no 偉大 lah. just advised by my doctor as i have not been feeling well for some time with BF. she knows my occupation, so she reminded me that. though i admit that i'm a bit crazy sometimes.
Hey, could I ask a question? What's the density of breastmilk? Is it fairly similar, almost the same, as water? I am doing some reading on breastmilk and the report using gram not ml or oz, could I assume 100g = 100ml?
Hey, could I ask a question? What's the density of breastmilk? Is it fairly similar, almost the same, as water? I am doing some reading on breastmilk and the report using gram not ml or oz, could I assume 100g = 100ml?
i'm not sure about its density. interesting question. probably not the same as water, i guess. there is fat and other solid stuff after cooling.
have you bought the milk collection shell yet? i shall go to celki to buy sth next week (friday). will have 15% off on that. see if you want my help. do you know the discount on medela items in the nursing staff association?
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