Society often spreads myths about breastfeeding that are not scientifically accurate. Common myths include that breastfeeding will spoil children or make them too dependent if done for long periods, and that formula is better than breastmilk. However, breastmilk is uniquely tailored to meet an infant's nutritional and immunological needs, and breastfeeding helps develop a secure bond between mother and child. While breastfeeding may not always come easily at first, with proper technique, guidance and support, most mothers can breastfeed successfully. New mothers should rely on expert advice from lactation consultants rather than myths when making decisions about breastfeeding.

1. Reconsidering the
Breastfeeding Myths and
Facts!
Society is filled
with myths about
different things
and when they
get to know that
a woman is
pregnant or has
given birth to a
child, the whole world comes to embrace the fact

2. and shower their opinions that they have known
from their ancestors. While we are listening to
everyone, we tend to follow some pieces of advice
that are feasible and right according to what we
hear which might be scientifically wrong too. Such
talks are called myths which have been propagated
like stories throughout generations without an
authentic reason for the same. We need to debunk
all those breastfeeding myths and reconsider what
is right and required to be done as a mother. We
must consider the studies done by the lactation
advisors and take their advice before coming to a
conclusion of breastfeeding the baby or expressing
the milk through a breast pump.

3. Here’s a list of some myths that are supposed to
collide with the facts stated with them:
1)“Breastfeeding spoil kids if done for a longer
time period”
Fact is: This isn’t true at all. The infants are
totally dependent on the mother’s milk until
they turn 2 years. Neither does it spoil the kid
nor make him/ her dependent on you rather it
helps to maintain a healthy bond with the baby.
The babies who are breastfed are more
protected, secure and independent healthwise.
2)“Formula milk is better than breast milk”

4. Fact is: The milk that is made in the bodies of
the mothers is custom-made for her child and it
changes according to your little one’s everyday
development. The breast milk will have all the
antibodies, antiviruses and anti-allergens that
protects the baby from illness and boosts their
immunity. Such important ingredients cannot
be blended in the formula milk and cannot be
made suitable as per every child’s need.

5. 3)“Breastfeeding either work
or it doesn’t. Once the mother
does it, she will get to know.”
Fact is: Breastfeeding is not
something that you do
regularly, as you keep on
practising it, you will get used to it and so will
your baby. Premature kids may not be able to
be fed with breastmilk but they too need
breastmilk for growth. With the right
information, techniques, guidance and support;
every mum can breastfeed successfully.

6. Stop believing in the myths and believe what the
experts say! Society will have their piece of advice
always and all you need to follow is the logically and
scientifically correct opinions that work in the
positivity of the health of your little munchkin.