Myth 1 – Breast milk should consistent and in good volume.
Reality
Mother often perceive breast milk as insufficient in volume and thin in consistency. A newborns capacity to drink milk is limited as the Stomach size is small. Inadequate secretion of breast milk is only a misconception and mother should not discontinue breastfeeding.
Myth 2 – Baby younger than six months can give water in hot weather
Reality
Water in addition to breastfeeding should not be given. Feeding water reduced breast milk intake and increase the risk of diarrhea. Also avoid feeding honey, glucose, water or dilute milk anytime during the first 6 months.
Myth 3 – Mother should not breastfeed If they have a cold or flu fever diarrhea and vomiting.
Reality
Keep breastfeeding as normal. your baby don’t catch the illness though your breast milk – in fact it will contain antibodies to reduce the risk of getting the same bug. take proper hygiene precautions like hand washing and hygiene.
Myth 4- mother cannot breastfeed with covid – 19
Reality
WHO recommends mother with suspected or confirmed Covid 19 soldiers in colours to initiate or continue breastfeeding police stop but it’s not important you to get medical attention to diagnose your illness. Be sure be sure to tell the medical provider that you are breastfeeding.
Myth 5 – Meditation and additive substances are not transferred through breast milk.
Reality
Many medicines like antibiotics, painkillers and hormones and additive substance like caffeine, alcohol and psychotropic drugs are secreted in breast milk and could be harmful to the infant.
Myth 6 – It’s hard to wean a baby if you breastfeed for more than a year.
Reality
There’s no evidence that it is more difficult to stop breastfeeding after one year, but there is evidence that breastfeeding up to two years is beneficial for both mothers and children. All mothers and babies are different and need to determine together how long they want to breastfeed.
Myth 7 – Exercise will affect the taste of your milk.
Reality
Exercise is healthy, also for breastfeeding mothers. There is no evidence that it affects the taste of your milk.
Myth 8 – You can never use formula if you want to breastfeed.
Reality
Mothers may decide they need to use formula on some occasions, while continuing to breastfeed. It is important to seek unbiased information on formula and other products that replace breastmilk. To keep breastmilk production going, continue offering the breast to your baby as often as possible. 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.
Myth 9 – You can’t take any medication if you’re breastfeeding.
Reality
It’s important to inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding and to read the instructions with any medications you buy over the counter. It might be necessary to take medications at a specific time or in a specific dosage, or to take an alternative formulation. You should also tell the baby’s doctor about any medications that you’re taking.