Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Myths
When I was pregnant, I received many pieces of advice on breastfeeding and the preparation involved. I was told, “You’ll need to toughen up those nipples!” “WHAT?” I have to push a human out of a tiny area of my body AND toughen up my nipples before he gets here? Is this what I signed up for? Here is a list of breastfeeding MYTHS!
MYTH # 1
“Breastfeeding Comes Naturally”
I have done it three times and while it becomes more familiar, it was never easy or natural in the beginning. It took me almost 8 weeks to actually be comfortable enough that I didn’t consider stopping every day. That is not a popular thing to share, but I feel this information could be very helpful to new Moms. If someone would have given me that piece of information, then I may have nursed my first son past 6 weeks. I was close, I just didn’t know it. It can be different for everyone but it was right around the 8-week mark for me before things started to become comfortable. Especially for first-time parents, taking a birthing and/or breastfeeding course (in many cases, offered through your local hospital) can be extremely informative and beneficial. Classes and books can offer breastfeeding techniques and other support to help you succeed.
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