- Myth: Small breasts mean low milk supply.
- Truth: Breast size doesn’t affect how much milk you produce.
- Myth: Breastfeeding should hurt.
- Truth: Discomfort is common initially, but pain suggests an issue with latching.
- Myth: Formula is just as good as breast milk.
- Truth: Breast milk has living antibodies and enzymes that formula lacks.
- Myth: You can't breastfeed with flat or inverted nipples.
- Truth: With support, most mothers can successfully breastfeed.
- Myth: Frequent feeding means low milk supply.
- Truth: Babies feed often to build and maintain supply, especially during growth spurts.
- Myth: You should stop breastfeeding if you're sick.
- Truth: Your milk provides antibodies that help protect your baby.
Believing in facts, not fears, builds breastfeeding confidence. At Mamawise, we’re here to support you with evidence-based, compassionate care.
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