Make Your Own Challenge - Day 4: Just the Facts, Ma'am

[Cafe Naomi]

Well meaning friends and family - even medical professionals - can sometimes cause a woman to doubt her decision to breastfeed.

Help your fellow moms to stay focused and prepare for criticism (and even their own doubts and worries) by debunking the most common myths and sharing your best tips for dealing with unwanted advice.

 

                                                          

 

Thanks for making me crave chocolate by posting your favorite indulgences ;-)  Do you have any more yummy ideas to share? 

[tasksgirl]

I don't know about any myths but a good tip is that if you are having trouble with latch try using a nipple shield. I would not be able to bf without mine. So I guess the myth would be that a lot of moms can't breastfeed when really you just need to find the tools..

[Babybear89]

don't let peoples comments get you down you are doing whats best for baby. and if u are having trouble take a deep breath and take it a day at a time. 

[ashleywagoner]

Just keep thinking how you are giving your LO the perfect nutrition and nothing can beat the bonding time you share! If you remember that, then anything negative someone says should go in one ear and out the other!

[redhead-bedhead]

If there is trouble with a latch all other avenues should be explored before a mother decides to use a shield. The shield should only be used under the supervision of her physician and/or Lactation Consultant.

I know you mean well and it is great that you didn't have any problems but a lot of issues can occur because of a shield including dehydration, slow weight gain and failure to thrive.

Quoting tasksgirl:

I don't know about any myths but a good tip is that if you are having trouble with latch try using a nipple shield. I would not be able to bf without mine. So I guess the myth would be that a lot of moms can't breastfeed when really you just need to find the tools..

[parentalrights1]

Breasts are not obscene and you are not required to cater to the comfort of ignorant people. Your baby has the right to eat be it publicly or at home, discreetly or uncovered. Period.

You can successfully breastfeed with proper support. If you can't get it from your family there are people you can call.

[Precious333]

If you have mastis the best thing for you and your baby is tno NURSE!!!

If your baby is jaundice, nursing on demand is the best thing for baby!!!

Just because your child turns 1 (or whatever age) does not mean you have to wean or that your milk does not benefit baby anymore.

Your pump output is not a direct indication of how much you actually are producing

hmmm,, what else?

[LindseyLou531]

My best advice: Invest in a GOOD BRA!!! 

[kcangel63]

Women with small breasts can't breastfeed.

Wrong!

LOL! My GMIL told me that since I was small breasted, I would have to formula feed. I BF all 7 of mine.

If your milk supply gets low (for anyone), make sure you are drinking a gallon of water a day, try eating oatmeal, try fenugreek, mother's milk tea, red raspberry leaf tea, keep nursing - don't supplement, and get rest.

[GoodyBrook]

DS is 10 months old, and we're STILL taking it one day at a time! Sometimes I feel like I must be doing something wrong because we often struggle, but I understand that BFing isn't all rainbows and butterflies ALL the time! :)

[redhead-bedhead]

I recommend reading as much information you can and become confident that you are doing the right thing.

Also look into attending La Leche League Breastfeeding USA or other breastfeeding support group meetings.