More and more, women are encouraged to nurse their babies and to do so regularly.
Indeed, there are many advantages for both the mother and the baby, along with a few disadvantages, depending on ones perspective.
However, there are also facts and myths about breastfeed and some of these myths can contribute to many misunderstandings and prevent a mother from supplying for her baby in this way.
Therefore, with this in mind, this article is put forth.
Small Breast does not have Enough Milk The size of the breast does not have anything to do with the body's ability to supply the milk that the baby will need.
A healthy lifestyle along with the baby placed on them regularly will take care of everything.
Cannot use Medication A mother who is breastfeeding her child can take medication, therefore she do not have to worry about spending the next year or six months, depending on how long she will be nursing the baby, in discomfort because of a headache etc.
Nevertheless, some of the recommended medication (talk with doctor before taking any) may enter the milk, but not enough to harm the baby.
It is a Birth Control It is believed by some that for the first six months after the baby's birth, a woman cannot get pregnant, because the milk works as contraception.
However, after about six months and a regular menstrual cycle resumes, it will no longer provides that protection.
This may be true for some women, but, unless you desire to conceive during this time, this form of birth protection is not guaranteed.