Ah, the joys of pregnancy and breastfeeding. Your body and baby crave more of just about everything: calories, protein, vitamins, minerals, sleep. I’ve been through it twice, and I probably don’t have to tell you that it wasn’t easy. One thing that was particularly frustrating for me was my milk supply while nursing my first daughter, Zoe. I wish I had known more about electrolytes during this time, especially how sodium affects milk production.
I wasn’t intentionally restricting salt, but in retrospect I think I would have benefited from prioritizing it. Turns out, sodium is important for both mother and child — helping mom stay hydrated while pregnant and supporting the baby’s organ development. Sodium is also a key mineral in breastmilk, and I’ve heard many stories from moms who share that LMNT has increased their milk supply.
I’ll dig into that and related research on sodium for prenatal and postnatal health in this article. I’ll also cover other electrolytes like magnesium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus. My hope in sharing what I’ve learned is to help other women navigate their own extraordinary journeys to motherhood.
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