These are 6 myths about breast milk that you should know

Breast milk

Before turning six months of age, breast milk is the main source of nutrition for your little one who has not been able to eat solid food. After reaching the age of six months, babies usually begin to be given solid food which is often called complementary ASI (complementary feeding). Even so, breastfeeding is advised to continue until your little one reaches the age of two. The reason is, the extraordinary content in breast milk is needed by the development of your little one.

No matter how good the content of over-the-counter formula milk is, nothing beats the nutritional content of breast milk. Unfortunately, many myths about breastfeeding that are still developing in society make mothers worry, even though most of these myths are not true.

Here are a number of myths about breastfeeding that are not proven true, so you don’t need to believe them :

Every woman has a different breast size and shape. Some think that small breasts produce only a small amount of milk. This is certainly not true. The reason is, the size of the breasts will not affect milk production. Another factor to consider is the size of the baby’s mouth, lips and tongue. This anatomical fit between mother and baby is what makes the breastfeeding experience even better.

Like most people, nursing mothers need to eat a balanced diet. In general, mothers do not need to change their eating habits while breastfeeding. The reason is, babies are used to being exposed to their mother’s food since they are in the womb. If you feel that your little one is reacting to certain foods that you consume, you should ask your pediatrician. Mothers can contact doctors anytime and anywhere.

Almost all mothers produce the right amount of milk for their babies. Milk production is determined by how well the baby latches on to the breast, the frequency of breastfeeding and how well the baby expresses milk at each feed. To support breastfeeding, mothers can read breastfeeding guidelines from health care providers, help at home, and eat and drink well.

Depending on the type of illness, mothers can actually continue to breastfeed if they are sick. Even so, mothers still need to get proper care, get adequate rest and eat and drink well. It should be noted that the antibodies made in the mother’s body to treat disease will also be passed on to the baby and build up his defenses. So, mothers don’t need to worry about spreading the disease to their little one through breastfeeding.

When visiting a doctor, it is important to let the doctor know that the mother is breastfeeding. In addition, mothers should also read the instructions carefully when deciding to buy over-the-counter drugs without a prescription. However, generally over-the-counter and prescription drugs are safe for your little one, so mothers can still breastfeed.

In fact, drinking milk has nothing to do with milk production. It’s not just milk, every breastfeeding mother needs to be hydrated enough through any form of fluid and eat a healthy diet. The mother’s body will automatically draw the necessary nutrients to add to her breast milk. If a mother is malnourished, the mother will become increasingly malnourished while her body continues to provide nutrition to the baby.

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