6 Common Myths About Breastfeeding

You have probably come across old wives’ tales and myths about breastfeeding. We rounded up 6 popular beliefs and did the digging to find out if they’re true. We’ve got the facts.

You shouldn’t breastfeed if you’re sick.

When you’re sick, your body produces antibodies, which can be passed on to the baby via breastfeeding.

You can’t drink coffee or tea when you’re breastfeeding.

As moderation is key, you may limit yourself to two or three cups a day.

You shouldn’t breastfeed after your child starts solids.

Your breast milk changes as your baby gets older and provides the perfect nutrition at every age.

You can only eat bland food while breastfeeding.

Studies suggest that babies exposed to various flavours while nursing may develop
a preference for those flavours during weaning.

Small breasts don’t produce as much milk as large ones.

Breast size has nothing to do with the amount of milk they produce.

Breastfeeding makes your breasts saggy.

Research shows that hormonal and weight fluctuations during pregnancy are the main cause of breast changes. Age, effects of gravity and weight gain also play a role.