While the journey of motherhood is beautiful for every woman, it is also filled with many unresolved questions and countless challenges, especially when it comes to breastfeeding a newborn baby. Right after the birth of the child, every new mother starts getting various types of advice from elders in the family, neighbors and even from social media, many of which are completely wrong or based on old beliefs. Due to these misleading information, many times new mothers become victims of unnecessary stress and anxiety, which not only affects their mental health but can also hinder their baby's nutrition. Today, based on the advice of doctors and lactation experts, we are bringing out the truth about the three biggest and most dangerous myths related to breastfeeding, on which it is very important to avoid blindly trusting so that you can raise your child properly without any fear and guilt. The first biggest myth: Is mother's milk insufficient for the child in the initial days? The most common and harmful myth spread regarding breastfeeding is that in the first two-three days after the birth of the child, the milk or thick yellow fluid coming from the mother's breasts is not enough to satisfy the hunger of the child. Due to this misunderstanding, family members often start pressurizing the newborn to give water, ghutti, cow's milk or external formula milk, which can prove to be extremely harmful for the delicate digestive system of the child. According to medical science and pediatricians, the thick yellow milk called colostrum that comes immediately after delivery is no less than a boon and is rich in all the antibodies and nutrients that strengthen the baby's first natural immunity. The baby's stomach is very small at that early stage, so he only needs a few drops or spoonfuls of milk, which is naturally supplied by the mother's body. Giving foreign things increases the risk of infection to the child and he becomes reluctant to drink mother's milk, hence for the first six months only mother's milk is like nectar for the child. The second popular myth: What a lactating mother should and should not eat The second biggest myth is that lactating women should follow very strict and strict rules regarding their eating habits, such as drinking cold water will cause the baby to catch cold or eating certain vegetables will cause milk to become poisonous. Many women give up pulses, green vegetables and normal nutritious food due to the fear that it might spoil their child's stomach or cause gas problems. Experts clearly believe that the quality of a mother's milk is not directly related to her extremely limited diet, but to her overall mental and physical health. A new mother needs a simple home diet that is balanced, energy-rich and protein-carbohydrate-rich, along with adequate amounts of water and fluids to help her body recover. If the mother is not facing any allergy or health problem with any particular food, then she should eat healthy food of her choice without any fear as a diverse diet also gives the baby early exposure to different tastes. Third common myth: Breastfeeding is a painful process and it spoils the shape of the body. The third myth that creates the most fear in the minds of women is that breastfeeding is an extremely painful and painful process, which every mother is forced to endure. Many women are taught that sore, bleeding, or extremely painful nipples are a normal part of breastfeeding and will go away on their own with time. Along with this, this misconception is also deeply rooted in the society that breastfeeding permanently spoils the shape of women's breasts and spoils their figure. According to lactation experts, if there is proper latching while breastfeeding, then there is no serious pain or injury, and in case of pain, the correct position should be adopted after consulting the doctor. As far as body size and weight are concerned, breastfeeding naturally burns calories, which proves to be very helpful in rapidly reducing the weight gained during pregnancy and in bringing the uterus back to its normal state. Physical changes are a natural part of aging and hormonal process, which can be easily controlled with right lifestyle and light exercise, so one should enjoy this sacred bond without having these unfounded fears.
