I went to an amazing breastfeeding class when I was pregnant. My husband and I were totally blown away by all the benefits breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding Lie #1: It’s painless
I was told over and over again that
They were right. It did fade. NOW breastfeeding is completely painless. But it took time to get to that point. So yes, I would say that telling women breastfeeding is painless is a BIG LIE! Luckily, however, for most that pain will fade quickly.
Kellymom.com describes normal nipple pain here.
Breastfeeding Lie #2: It’s Easy!
This lie is a little tricky. On the one hand, breastfeeding is EXTREMELY easy for a lot of people. You just whip out that boob anytime, any place, and you are ready to rock and roll. For me, breastfeeding was extremely easy when I was still at home with my baby. It was so easy to be able to feed my daughter any time she was hungry! But for a lot of women, it is extremely difficult. With poor milk supply, latch issues, or a whole other host of problems can cause a headache for mama.
If you are having trouble breastfeeding seek the help of a professional lactation specialist! Find an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a qualified healthcare professional that specializes in breastfeeding.
Besides the physical difficulties of breastfeeding when you are facing complications breastfeeding can be challenging in other ways! Almost 10 months later and I still find it really difficult to breastfeed in public. I do believe that I should have the right to breastfeed my daughter anytime, anywhere, but I still don’t feel comfortable doing it. I admire and respect the women that have no qualms about breastfeeding in public! You go
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Breastfeeding Lie #3: You’ll Lose Weight
Yes, breastfeeding burns calories. Typically a breastfeeding or pumping mother will burn between 300-500 calorie a day. However, breastfeeding also makes you extremely hungry! I had a really hard time losing weight while breastfeeding because I had a voracious appetite! Every time my daughter latched on I felt like I hadn’t eaten or drank anything in weeks! Maybe if I had been able to maintain my regular caloric intake from before I was pregnant or breastfeeding I would have been able to lose weight but I am pretty sure I consumed at least that extra 300-500 calories a day from breastfeeding hunger!
What do I have to say to all of you women that are able to lose weight while breastfeeding? Lucky you. I am extremely jealous.
Breastfeeding Lie #4: You Need to Pump and Dump when drinking
HEAR this ladies! THERE IS NO NEED TO PUMP AND DUMP WHEN DRINKING! Can I get a hallelujah? Pumping is literally the worst. If I can avoid it, I do! Here’s the sitch on the Pump and Dump Debate. When pregnant, a woman’s blood alcohol content is directly related to the baby’s blood alcohol content so drinking while pregnant is not recommended in the U.S.
Pumping and dumping
There is some evidence, however, that babies drink less milk when a mother has consumed alcohol. The jury is still out on why this might exactly be the case.
So go ahead, enjoy that glass of wine, or two! Wait a few hours and you can safely feed your baby! The general rule of thumb is 2 hours per drink. Another common rule of thumb is that if you are safe to drive you are safe to nurse.
For more research on breastfeeding and alcohol check out this post.
Cheers!
Breastfeeding Lie #5: You won’t be able to breastfeed if you take ANY medications
This was one of the biggest misconceptions that
Citation: I referenced several posts from Kellymom.com. Kellymom.com is a website written by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Her research is evidence-based and as such, I feel this is a trustworthy source.
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