Breast feeding myths

Many women do not have enough breast milk

This is not true. The vast majority of women do so because they are not getting the milk that the mother has. And this happens mostly because the baby is not properly latched on to the breast. Which is why, it is very important for the mother to learn how to latch on the baby properly from someone who knows how to do it.

You should wash your nipples each time before you breastfeed

Not necessarily. Breast milk protects the baby against infection. Washing nipples before each feeding makes breastfeeding unnecessarily complicated and washes away essential oils from the nipple.

If you have an infection you should stop breastfeeding

This is not required. With very few exceptions, the baby will be protected by the continuation of breastfeeding. Even if you have a breast infection, it will heal faster if you continue to breastfeed.

If you baby has diarrhea or vomiting, you should stop breastfeeding

 The best medicine for a baby’s gut infection is breast milk. You may stop other foods for some time, but must continue breastfeeding. Breast milk is the only fluid your baby needs when she has diarrhea and or vomiting except under exceptional circumstances.

 

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