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Breastfeeding – Myths vs Fact

As soon as your baby is born, you will be deluged with tips and guidance on how to raise your child, including breastfeeding. Therefore, every expectant mother must become fully informed about breastfeeding before giving birth to dispel myths and maintain her commitment to breastfeeding.

Aster Hospitals is one of the best gynaecology hospitals in Dubai.

Here are some of the myths:

Breastfeeding always hurts

Breastfeeding shouldn't be painful. Because of the elevated hormone levels after delivery and the increased touch with your baby during feeding, your nipples may become sensitive when you start breastfeeding. Nipple sensitivity is normal, but nipple discomfort is not, and the cause should be investigated by a lactation consultant. With the assistance of a lactation specialist, the most frequent reason of sore nipples is an inappropriate latch or position.

Breast size matters while producing milk

Your breast's size is influenced by how much fatty tissue it has. It is unrelated to the volume of milk you produce. Given that the glandular tissue in the breast produces the milk, women with small or large breasts can generate the required quantity of milk for their infant. Your breasts generate more milk when you breastfeed more frequently.

You have to drink milk to make milk

Milk consumption has very little impact on a woman's ability to produce breast milk. The amount of breast milk a mother produces is unrelated to whether she consumes milk. But it's crucial that the mother have a balanced, healthy diet and stay hydrated with some kind of beverage. Her body will use her own reserves of nutrients to supplement her breast milk. A mother who is malnourished will continue to be malnourished as her body continues to nurture the unborn child. Consult the best gynaecologist in Dubai if you experience any breast-feeding related issues.

Babies naturally know how to breastfeed

Infant reflexes like the suck reflex and the rooting reflex are present when your baby is born and might be helpful when breastfeeding. The infant's innate need to suck everything that touches their mouth roof is known as the "suck reflex." The infant will turn their head in the direction of any mouth or cheek strokes as part of the rooting reflex. Despite the fact that your infant is born with these instincts, nursing success is not guaranteed by them. Both the baby and the mother need to learn and practice breastfeeding. Don't be disheartened, though. The drugs used during delivery may affect the newborn's reflexes and may result in a modest decline in their brain function compared to babies whose mothers did not use labour meds.

You won’t make enough milk in the first few days

Colostrum, also known as "liquid gold," is the milk you produce throughout those formative years. All the nutrients your baby needs are in this milk. Its little size is sufficient to fill your baby's tiny stomach. In addition to ensuring that your infant is getting enough food, nursing frequently will increase your milk supply

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