PFAS in tireddermelk: no panic, but well informed
If you read that there are PFAS in itdemilk is founddeSo, it is logical that you are startled. Especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just tired.der bent gewordeYou want to protect your baby. You want to do the right thing. And then suddenly a message like this appears: PFAS in tireddemilk. That sounds intense. And let's be honest: it really is an undeA subject that deserves attention. But panic helps no one. Especially tireddeno.
What is PFAS?
PFAS is a collective name for a large group of chemical substances. They aredeThey are man-made and occur in all kinds of products because they can be, for example, water-, grease-, and dirt-repellent.
The tricky thing about PFAS is that deThey have difficulty breaking down these substances. As a result, they can remain present in the environment for a long time. Via onderandefood, drinking water and de People can ingest PFAS in the living environment.
Important to mention: PFAS in tireddemilk is not mom's faultders. It is not a matter of “you did something wrong”. It is a societal problem. A problem that is much bigger than de choices of one tiredder.
Why is PFAS foundden in tireddemilk?
PFAS can enter the body through the environment, food, and drinking water. Because deIf they have difficulty breaking down these substances, they can accumulate in the body. As a result, they can also becomederecoveredden in tireddemilk.
The RIVM has onderesearch conducted into tireddemilk PFAS in the NetherlandsdeDutch women. From that countrydelike ondeThe investigation reveals that PFAS has been found.den in all onderequested tireddemilk samples. It concerned tireddemilk of 1,629 women from all over the NetherlandsdeIreland.
The RIVM looked at 29 differencesde PFAS.
In almost all tireddePFOS and PFOA were present in the milk. Four PFAS were most prevalent: PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, and PFHxS.
In 82% of de onderequested tireddemilk lag de amount of PFAS onder de risk limit. Onder that border worden according to the RIVM no damagedesimilar effects expected.
At 18% it was de amount above de risk threshold. In those cases, damagedepotential effects cannot be ruled out. The RIVM mentions in this regard underandepossible effects on the immune system.
That is information to be taken seriously. But it does not mean that the official breastfeeding advice from the RIVM changes.dert.
Is breastfeeding still safe?
The official advice remains: if breastfeeding is successful and suits you, it remains recommended. The RIVM and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advise continuing to breastfeed if possible. De fordeweighing of breast milk according to deThe authorities are still heavily involved.
TireddeMilk contains important nutrients. According to the Nutrition Centre, milk containsdemilk exactly de nutrients your baby needs. TireddeAccording to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, milk also protects against diseases and infections.
Also de World Health Organisation, de The WHO emphasizes that breastfeeding provides young babies with the nutrients necessary for growth and development. De The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding duringde de first six moonden, if that is possible.
That is an important point, because news about PFAS can make breastfeeding uncertain. You might be wondering: am I still doing my baby the right thing if I breastfeed?
The official answer remains: if breastfeeding works and suits you, breastfeeding remains recommended.
And if breastfeeding doesn't work out, or you choose bottle feeding? Then you deserve calm, reliable information just as much. Sunder oordeel. Sundeguilt.
Do you have to stop breastfeeding?
No. That is not the advice.
The RIVM, the Nutrition Centre and de The GGD advises against stopping breastfeeding due to PFAS in breast milk.demilk. They also do not advise shortening breastfeeding.
The fact that breastfeeding remains recommended does not mean that PFAS are not a problem. On the contrarydeel.
This news primarily shows that PFAS is so widespread that it is found in placesdein places where you would rather not encounter it. Like in tireddermelk. But that still doesn't make it tired.derproblem.
You can as an individual oudeYou cannot remove all PFAS from your environment. Larger measures from the government, industry, and regulations are needed for that.
What can you do as a parentdeactually do it?
You don't have to do everything perfectly. In fact, that's impossible.
De first moondeHaving a baby is already intense enough. FeeddeSleeping, recovering, getting used to each other, finding a rhythm. It doesn't help if you get panic on top of that as well.
What does help: back to de basis.
A calm environment. Nutrition that suits you and your baby. Sleep whenever possible. Skin-to-skin contact. Watching your baby closely. And asking questions if you are unsure about something. Not out of fear, but out of attention.
Do you have questions about PFAS babies, breastfeeding, bottle feeding or de Concerned about your baby's health? Discuss this with your doctor, midwife, lactation consultant, or the child health clinic.
Baby's tummy and gut flora in de first moonden
De first moondeYour baby is developing rapidly. Sleeping, drinking, growing, and getting used to de world: a lot is happening at the same time. Also the baby bump and de baby gut flora are in dethe periodde still very much under development. That is normal.deThe baby has its own pace in this. That is why it is logical that many ouders consciously look at de daily basis of their baby. Depay attention to nutrition, rest, sleep, regularity where possible anddereliable information from reliable sources. At Snoozzz findeand we it is important to youdeto inform calmly and honestly. Especially with usdesubjects that may raise uncertainty, such as PFAS in difficultdemilk.
A soft base for you and your baby
Bee Snoozzz we believe in a soft foundation for babies and oldders. Not in scaring. Not in perfect pictures. But in duidesound information, practical and safe products, and choices that fit de phase you and your baby are in. Because young oudeRS do not need extra anxiety. What they do need is peace, trust, and accurate information.
Happy Baby Flora contains carefully selectedde lactic acid bacteria and has been developed for use in babies. Important to know: Happy Baby Flora is not a solution for PFAS. It prevents, treatsdeDoes not cure or treat any conditions, does not replace breast or bottle feeding, and is not medical advice.
Do you have questions about de Concerns about your baby's health, nutrition, or breastfeeding? Always consult your doctor, midwife, lactation consultant, or the child health clinic.
