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Will Taking Omega-3 Fatty Acid Reduce The Amount Of Lipase In Breast Milk?

My thawed breastmilk has a foul odor, similar to the smell of vomit. I've read that this could be a result of excess lipase and that it is not harmful to my baby (if she doesn't reject it). Is this true? Also, could taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements reduce the amount of lipase in my breasmilk?
Thu, 21 Aug 2014
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Thanks for putting your query up at HealthCareMagic. Breastmilk can vary by taste depending on what a mom eats. So, that might have a role to play too. Indeed, the lipase content of breast milk varies from person to person. The lipase plays an important role in the digestion of the milk by your baby. So more lipase means it is easier for the baby to digest the milk. In fact, the breast milk that you are providing is partially pre-digested and hence you need not worry unless your baby rejects it. If the baby does not fuss, stay relaxed.

A simple thing that you can do is to let the milk settle after you have expressed it. Expect the fat to separate and rise to the top in breast milk; this is normal. Watery consistency or a bluish color is normal too. The breast milk lipase tends to be in the skim portion, so when milk has separated into a fat layer and skim layer, the lipase will have less direct contact with the fats than if the milk were mixed.

I hope that helps. Feel free to revert back with further queries if any.
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Will Taking Omega-3 Fatty Acid Reduce The Amount Of Lipase In Breast Milk?

Thanks for putting your query up at HealthCareMagic. Breastmilk can vary by taste depending on what a mom eats. So, that might have a role to play too. Indeed, the lipase content of breast milk varies from person to person. The lipase plays an important role in the digestion of the milk by your baby. So more lipase means it is easier for the baby to digest the milk. In fact, the breast milk that you are providing is partially pre-digested and hence you need not worry unless your baby rejects it. If the baby does not fuss, stay relaxed. A simple thing that you can do is to let the milk settle after you have expressed it. Expect the fat to separate and rise to the top in breast milk; this is normal. Watery consistency or a bluish color is normal too. The breast milk lipase tends to be in the skim portion, so when milk has separated into a fat layer and skim layer, the lipase will have less direct contact with the fats than if the milk were mixed. I hope that helps. Feel free to revert back with further queries if any.