What Are Some Common Breastfeeding Myths?

Biology · Sun Jul 10 2022

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Some Common Breastfeeding Myths.

You can't breastfeed if you have inverted nipples.

You should nurse your baby for 10 minutes on each side.

You can't breastfeed if you have had breast surgery.

You can't breastfeed twins or triplets.

You shouldn't breastfeed in public.

You can't get pregnant if you are breastfeeding.

You have to eliminate a lot of foods from your diet while you are breastfeeding.

Dads can't help feed if you are breastfeeding.

You can't drink coffee or other caffeinated drinks while nursing.

You can't drink alcohol while nursing.

Breastfeeding at night will lead to cavities once your baby's teeth come in.

Getting a baby's tongue tie clipped will fix all breastfeeding problems.

You will have to stop breastfeeding once your baby gets teeth.

You can't get a flu shot while breastfeeding.