💡 What’s a “fat plug,” and what does it mean for your breastmilk? Breastmilk isn’t homogenous—it’s as unique as you and your baby are! Over time, the fat layer naturally separates and floats to the top, sometimes creating what’s called a “fat plug” in your bottle or container. Don’t worry—it’s totally normal! Simply mix the layers back together before feeding your baby (and yes, shaking it is perfectly fine!). The amount of fat in your milk will vary from pumping session to session and even day to day. Each session is like a snapshot of that moment in time, so don’t stress if the fat content looks different—it’s all part of the process. If you’ve never noticed the fat layers, it could just mean you’re feeding or refrigerating the milk before it has time to separate. Rest assured, the fat is still there, even if you can’t see it! The amount of fat in each person’s milk is about the same, but the types of fats in your breast milk are influenced by the foods you eat, including the kinds of fat you eat. Increasing the healthy fats in your diet will boost your breast milk's fat quality, not the quantity of overall fat in your breast milk.
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