![]() ![]() Support like ongoing breastfeeding guidance from health care providers, help at home, and staying healthy by eating and drinking well.ġ0. Breastfeeding isn’t a ‘one woman’ job and mothers need support. Breastmilk production is determined by how well the baby is latched on to the breast, the frequency of breastfeeding and how well the baby is removing milk with each feeding. Myth: Many mothers can’t produce enough milk.Īlmost all mothers produce the right amount of milk for their babies. It can be useful for mothers to consult a lactation specialist or skilled professional to help with a plan that works best for them to continue breastfeeding.ĩ. To keep breastmilk production going, continue offering the breast to your baby as often as possible. It is important to seek unbiased information on formula and other products that replace breastmilk. Mothers may decide they need to use formula on some occasions, while continuing to breastfeed. Myth: You can never use formula if you want to breastfeed. Frequent skin-to-skin contact and putting your baby to the breast will help to get breastfeeding going.Ĩ. If you need help putting your baby to the breast, ask for support from a qualified lactation consultant or other skilled professional. If you do not latch your baby on right after birth, do it as soon as possible in your situation. They are ready to learn to feed at the breast. It is easier to get breastfeeding started if you begin in the first hour after birth because a baby’s reflexes are very strong at that time. Myth: You won’t be able to breastfeed unless you do it straight away. ![]() ![]() There is no evidence that it affects the taste of your milk.ħ. Myth: Exercise will affect the taste of your milk.Įxercise is healthy, also for breastfeeding mothers. If a mother perceives that her baby reacts to a specific food she eats, it is best to consult a specialist.Ħ. Babies are exposed to their mothers’ food preferences from the time they are in the womb. In general, there is no need to change food habits. Like everybody else, breastfeeding mothers need to eat a balanced diet. Myth: You should only eat plain food while breastfeeding. If the mother cannot do this, then the partner or another family member can step in.ĥ. If you can practice this within one hour after birth and then frequently after, it helps to establish breastfeeding. Bringing your baby in direct contact, so their skin is against yours, is a very important practice that helps them to find and attach to the breast. Myth: You should separate a newborn and mother to let the mother rest.ĭoctors, nurses and midwives often encourage the practice of ‘skin-to-skin’ – also known as kangaroo mother care – immediately after birth. The nipples produce a substance that the baby smells and has ‘good bacteria’ that helps to build babies’ own healthy immune system for life.Ĥ. When babies are born, they are already very familiar with their own mother’s smells and sounds. Washing your nipples before breastfeeding isn’t necessary. Myth: You should wash your nipples before breastfeeding. ![]() If a mother faces breastfeeding challenges like sore nipples, support from a lactation consultant or other skilled professional can help them overcome the issue.ģ. But with the right support with positioning their baby for breastfeeding and making sure their baby is correctly attached to the breast, sore nipples can be avoided. Many mothers experience discomfort in the first few days after birth when they are learning to breastfeed. Myth: It’s usual for breastfeeding to hurt – sore nipples are inevitable. Breastfeeding is also time intensive, so mothers need space and support at home and work.Ģ. Breastfeeding takes time and practice for both mothers and babies. However, many mothers need practical support with positioning their baby for breastfeeding and making sure their baby is correctly attached to the breast. Babies are born with the reflex to look for their mother’s breast. ![]()
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