Maximizing Breast Milk Nutrients: Tirza Jova on Freeze-Drying Benefits

Maximizing Breast Milk Nutrients: Tirza Jova on Freeze-Drying Benefits

Today, in Season 2 Episode 22 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we have a special guest, Tirza Jova, the founder of Milk by Mom LLC, a unique breast milk freeze-drying service based in Phoenix, Arizona. Tirza shares her journey as a breastfeeding mom and the inspiration behind Milk by Mom. She provides an in-depth look at the benefits and science of freeze-drying breast milk, explaining how it preserves nutrients and antibodies while offering a long shelf life. Tirza also discusses the logistics of how the service works, making it a game-changer for breastfeeding moms seeking flexibility and convenience.

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Benefits of Freeze-Drying Breast Milk:

Preserves nutrients, antibodies, and immunoglobulins.
Provides a three-year shelf life compared to traditional freezing methods.
Better preservation of nutrients than traditional freezing.

Logistics and Process:

Nationwide service, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
Provides medical-grade cooler kits for shipping milk.
Step-by-step updates and tracking for peace of mind.
Milk is freeze-dried and returned in Mylar pouches with a three-year shelf life.
Flexible options for moms traveling or needing milk storage solutions.

Science Behind Freeze-Drying:

Difference between freeze-drying and dehydration.
Process involves sublimation, preserving nutrients without high heat.
Addresses concerns about taste and smell changes due to high lipase in breast milk.

Practical Applications and Use Cases:

Suitable for travel, daycare, sharing with caregivers, and having a reliable stash.
Helps reduce anxiety and provides convenience for breastfeeding mothers.
Encourages the involvement of partners and support systems in feeding.

LINKS MENTIONED

Milk by Mom

@milkbymom

⁠⁠The Empowered Mamas Club⁠⁠

⁠⁠The Empowered First Year: Postpartum Prep Course

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