Breast milk protects your baby from ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia, and other illnesses. Breastfeeding also protects the mother from diabetes, breast and ovarian cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and postpartum depression.
What about the myths surrounding breastfeeding? Many mothers think they can’t produce enough milk! Almost all mothers produce enough milk for their babies. Milk production depends on how well the baby latches onto the breast, how smoothly the feeding process goes, and how much milk the baby extracts during each feeding.
Many mothers feel anxious while learning to breastfeed in the first days after birth! Correct positioning and proper latch help prevent nipple irritation. Many mothers experience not only nipple irritation but also difficulties with breastfeeding in general. With the support of a qualified lactation consultant, these challenges can be overcome.
Starting breastfeeding within the first hours after birth makes it easier, as the baby’s reflexes are especially strong during this period.
We thank our mammologist, PhD, Dr. Nigar Kerimova, for providing this information.