Breastfeeding, what is true in what you've heard so far?

Bringing a child to the world is a wonderful experience. But it can not be denied that motherhood is a process that generates many doubts, especially when it is first-time. Books, gossip, television programs, in all these platforms the woman can hear several visions about aspects that she will have to deal with once the child arrives in this world.

Too much information that can confuse first-time mothers, especially on such important issues as breastfeeding. To avoid these misunderstandings, the Spanish Association of Pediatrics, AEP, raises a series of myths related to this activity and that can clarify the doubts of many mothers who face for the first time the challenge of taking care of a baby.


True or false?

1. There are mothers who do not have enough milk to breastfeed my baby: FALSE.

The breast produces the amount of milk according to the demands of the baby, as long as the number of doses is adequate and the suction posture is correct.

2. Breastfeeding deforms the breast. FALSE.

The main change of the breast of the mother occurs during pregnancy, breastfeeding does not influence these alterations.

3. During breastfeeding I have to drink lots of water, lots of milk and eat more than usual. FALSE.

It is recommended that the mother follow a varied and balanced diet, drink liquid according to her thirst.

4. Take foods that produce gases such as beans, cauliflower, etc., makes the baby also had them. FALSE


The food that the mother consumes does not produce gas or colic in the baby.

5. You have to organize a schedule for breastfeeding. FALSE
It is preferable to feed on demand without a fixed schedule. This way the baby decides when he wants to eat.

6. The first breast should be emptied well before offering the other, so that the baby gets the milk richest in fats, which comes out at the end. Some babies only take one breast in each shot. TRUE

7. If I have a small breast, I will produce little milk. FALSE

The breasts are composed of glandular tissue, where milk is produced. The size of the chest depends more on the amount of fat, than on the glandular tissue.

8. Sport and lactation are perfectly compatible and it is also beneficial for the health of the mother. The practice of intense exercise on a continuous basis is only recommended in professional athletes. Avoid sports with risk of trauma to the breasts. TRUE.


9. Normally, breastfeeding hurts. FALSE

At the beginning of breastfeeding, until adequate adaptation and correct suction is achieved, it can be annoying. Later, if there is pain, it indicates that there is a problem (infection, bad grip, etc.).

10. My mother could not breastfeed me, so I can not either. FALSE

What determines the amount of milk produced, unless there is a medical problem, is the frequency with which the baby is fed. The more you breastfeed, the more milk will be produced. There is no hereditary factor, it depends on performing an appropriate technique.

Damián Montero

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