Common Breastfeeding Myths

flyer for the free talk at Citadel MallMyths about breastfeeding are rampant in our culture. The subject of breastfeeding may be one of the most mythologized topics around the world.  It is sad that a lot of women do not even try to nurse their babies, or give up almost immediately due to feelings of incompetence and lack of education.  The problem with breastfeeding myths is that women who believe in them can end up feeling inadequate because their babies do not breastfeed in the way that they are expected to. Some women even give up breastfeeding because they think it’s not working, but actually, their expectations of breastfeeding are the real cause of the problem.

You can’t get pregnant if you breastfeed, breastfeeding is supposed to be painful, I don’t have enough milk, and a working mom can’t breastfeed.  These are simply not true!

Please join us on February 4th at 9:15 a.m. in front of Dillard’s at Citadel Mall for a free talk to dispute some of the most common breastfeeding myths that plague most every new mom that is nursing their baby.  Attendees will get a free Chick-fil-a milkshake and a coupon to BabiesRus.

by:  Adina Garner, BSN, RNC, IBCLC, MUSC's 2008 Nurse of the Year

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Posted on January 13, 2009 11:05 by admin
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February 10. 2009 18:52

I heard that breastfeeding is the best form of birth control!

February 14. 2009 01:20

A lot of women I know actually breastfeed through all or part of their next pregnancy (which is what I'm doing right now). I was able to get pregnant quickly while breastfeeding, although my daughter is a toddler and breastmilk was no longer her primary source of nutrition.

Awesome that you did this talk! How was the turnout? We do a Breastfeeding Basics class at the hospital where I work, but it seems like most of the ladies who come are the ones who are already determined to breastfeed. It's hard to win over the women who are down on it.

Jenny

February 19. 2009 12:29

Breastfeeding is quite difficult for some women, my wife included. That's probably why there are so many myths.

February 22. 2009 14:06

Breast feeding is harder if your baby grows teeth at 3months old! Ouch!

April 17. 2009 03:56

My wife still not have baby..Frown

April 17. 2009 11:25

Some women even give up breastfeeding because they think it’s not working, but actually, their expectations of breastfeeding are the real cause of the problem.

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