Knowing 8 Common Myths About Breastfeeding
Knowing 8 Common Myths About Breastfeeding There is generally very little knowledge of the myths about breastfeeding, mainly because of the delicate condition of the mother. You need to feed the baby in your womb, the nursing baby, and yourself. And now, let’s bust the most common breastfeeding myths. Myth number 1: I can't Get Pregnant While Breastfeeding. You can get pregnant while breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can delay fertility but is not foolproof, especially if you're not exclusively nursing your baby round the clock, your menstrual period has returned, or your baby is more than 6 months old. Myth number 2: My Breasts Are Too Small or Too Big to Breastfeed. Breast size is irrelevant. Size does not determine the quality of milk produced. All shapes and sizes are capable of producing a good supply of milk. Myth number 3: I Won't Produce Breast Milk The First Few Days After Birth. Pregnant women begin producing colostrum, the baby's first milk, in the second trimeste...