What is Breast Milk Made From?
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While the exact composition of breast milk varies from person to person and even with the time of day, approximately 87% of the substance is water. What does this mean for mothers? Since breast milk is produced by the body, that high water content is coming directly from the water content of the mother’s body. Regardless of how often a baby feeds, that represents a significant loss.