Why That Breastfeeding Advice You’re Getting Is All Wrong

Why That Breastfeeding Advice You’re Getting Is All Wrong

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Everybody has breastfeeding advice. This means there’s a lot of confusion, myths, and false beliefs going around.

Breastfeeding advice covers everything from “you need to have the perfect diet” to “baby must feed x number of minutes on each breast.”

> Click here for an effective technique that will teach you to deeply latch your baby and breastfeed without pain within minutes for a contented baby and an end to sore nipples.

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Breastfeeding is a natural occurrence in human infants and not something to be so fearful of. Just remember:

1 – Just like every person is different, every baby is different. They’ll have their own preferences, needs, etc., so the “right” way to breastfeed is what works for you AND your baby–not just you and not just your baby. It is a relationship, after all!

2 – Breast milk is the result of millions of years of evolution. Modern humans have been around for over 200,000 years. With 7 billion people now on the planet, it’s safe to say that breastfeeding has been tried, tested, and proven to work effectively at nourishing and growing little humans. Nothing works better.

Now for those wacky myths and all that other breastfeeding advice. Today’s roundup of posts will share and correct some of these myths and set the record straight.

Wacky myths and breastfeeding advice

This post has 5 myths to dispel. Hey, is your milk “fatty” enough?

Is stress drying up your milk?

Does it really take 4-6 weeks before this goes well?

Does a nursing “rest” ensure more milk?

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> Click here for an effective technique that will teach you to deeply latch your baby and breastfeed without pain within minutes for a contented baby and an end to sore nipples.

The video above makes an excellent point. Every nursing mom has breastfeeding advice, but what’s true for them doesn’t have to be true for you! If you’re hearing horror stories (crackled nipples, swollen breasts, etc.) know that not all those things will happen to you.

Because every mother-baby pair is unique with different challenges specific to their relationship, the best thing you can do if you have breastfeeding questions is reach out to a lactation consultant (or several!).

Check out the Breastfeeding Overview WebMD for information on breastfeeding and the benefits for both mother and baby.

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