How Far You’ve Come
Wow, Mama—you’ve hit seven full months of providing your little one with your incredible milk! Your commitment, love, and effort continue to shine, and we’re here to celebrate this amazing milestone with you. Let’s dive into the stats that highlight just how impactful your journey has been so far!
Your Seven Months in Milk
- Milk Produced: Approximately 2,500–4,600 oz—that’s 19.5–36 gallons of nourishment and love!
- Time Spent Nursing or Pumping: Around 1,065 hours devoted to your baby’s health.
- Formula Savings: You’ve saved an impressive $2,000–$3,680 by producing your own milk.
True Value of Your Milk: Considering its unparalleled immune and bioactive benefits, your milk’s value is estimated at $8,750–$16,100!
The Ongoing Benefits for Baby
Research shows that human milk continues to provide significant benefits for baby well into their second year of life, including:
- Immune support that helps reduce illnesses.
- Microbiome development for a healthy gut and robust long-term health.
- Specialized nutrients perfectly tailored to your baby’s unique needs.
At seven months, you’ve already completed 29.2% of the ideal two-year breastfeeding journey. That’s an incredible start!
Your Progress Toward Long-Term Health Benefits
Your lactation journey isn’t just about baby—it’s about you, too! Women who nurse for twelve months see countless health benefits, from reduced risk of certain cancers to improved cardiovascular health. At seven months, you’re 58.5% of the way there!
Your hard work, dedication, and love are extraordinary, Mama. Take a moment to honor yourself and all you’ve achieved so far. You are truly making a difference—for your baby, for yourself, and for your community.
Keep going, magical milk maker! You are building a foundation of health and connection that will last a lifetime.
