Not everything is what it seems, and it often doesn't help when we are mothers and are surrounded by myths and truths, and we are left with this push and pull, not knowing what to do 😅 You know how it is...
That's why we decided to talk about the myths and truths that we hear the most around here (and often at our grandmothers' houses 🤫🤭).
We really need to demystify many of these things, because all the information helps and what a new mother really needs is all the good information she can find 😀
"Big breasts make more milk than small breasts"
MYTH
Breast size does not indicate how much milk they produce, but rather the size of the milk-producing glands.
Breast size is linked to the accumulation of local fat, which depends on each woman.
"Milk production depends on how much the baby breastfeeds"
True
A mother's body adapts to the amount of milk her baby needs. The more her breasts are stimulated by a baby, the more milk will be produced.
"There are women who have weak milk"
MYTH
Breast milk is not weak. It is a food that changes from the first to the last day. There are, indeed, women with problems in milk production, which is different.
"A stressful life can lead to problems with milk"
True
Stress releases hormones that can lead to less milk production. Milk doesn’t run out overnight. So let’s give mom some space, for her health and that of her baby!
"Taking ibuprofen while breastfeeding is harmful to the baby"
MYTH
It is generally considered safe to take ibuprofen while breastfeeding. Yes, some of this medicine will pass to your baby, but it is only a small amount of medicine that will not harm your baby. Check the compatibility of the medicine at: e-lactancia.org
"We have to wash our nipples every time"
MYTH
Babies recognize their mothers mainly by their smell and sounds. Nipples produce a unique smell that babies recognize, and they also have good bacteria. Washing your body too much can cause your baby to reject your milk.
"A baby can breastfeed after a year"
True
Some mothers think that, because their baby is one year old, they should force them to stop breastfeeding. The baby can breastfeed as long as he or she wants naturally, and it does not harm him or you.
As you can see, even the best milk in the world needs help!
The baby needs a healthy mother ! And this involves the mother's well-being, both physically and psychologically. The baby may feel that something is not right, and this can also cause complications when breastfeeding. So here are some problems, which of course, always have their solution!
Problem:
"I can't get the baby comfortable to breastfeed"
Solution:
Nursing pillow!
Problem:
"I'm not always there to breastfeed, but he can't do without my milk"
Solution:
Breast Pump!
Problem:
"I would like to breastfeed anywhere, but discreetly"
Solution:
Nursing bra!
Problem:
"There are days when my breasts leak a little milk and it stains all my clothes"
Solution:
Breastfeeding Discs!
Problem:
"My skin has stretched, I have stretch marks on my stomach and chest now..."
Solution:
Anti Stretch Mark Oil!
Do you need more specialized help?
Or do you want to be fully informed about breastfeeding?
We have breastfeeding consultations! The breastfeeding consultation is intended for all cases where there are difficulties in breastfeeding after childbirth or even for someone who is going to feed a baby for the first time.
There is no reason for misinformation about breastfeeding! This way, we have demystified myths, solved problems and even known that there is specialized help. Only at Gotu, because Gotu is for you!
