Debunking Breastfeeding Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction

Explore common breastfeeding myths and misconceptions in this interactive guide. Learn the truth behind statements like malnourished mothers can't breastfeed, stress affects milk production, and babies need extra fluids. Understand why it's crucial for mothers to continue breastfeeding during diarrhoea and how breastfeeding can be resumed after a hiatus. Clear up misunderstandings about the early milk a newborn should receive and the longevity of a mother's milk supply. Challenge false beliefs to support successful breastfeeding practices.

• Breastfeeding
• Myths
• Misconceptions
• Babies
• Health

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1. M Y T H S & M I S C O N C E P T I O N S Hedinn Halldorsson/Save the Children, 2014

2. Instructions For each statement, move to one side of the room YES No 2

3. TRUE OR FALSE? Malnourished Mothers Cannot Breastfeed. 3

4. FALSE Malnourished Mothers Cannot Breastfeed. 4

5. TRUE OR FALSE? Stress prevents mothers from producing milk. 5

6. FALSE Stress prevents mothers from producing milk. 6

7. TRUE OR FALSE? A mother should continue breastfeeding if her baby has diarrhoea. 7

8. TRUE A mother should continue breastfeeding if her baby has diarrhoea. 8

9. TRUE OR FALSE? Babies under 6 months need extra fluids such as tea or water, especially in hot weather or if the baby is ill. . 6 9

10. FALSE Babies under 6 months need extra fluids such as tea or water, especially in hot weather or if the baby is ill. 10

11. TRUE OR FALSE? The first milk should be given to the new born . ( ) 11

12. TRUE The first milk should be given to the new born 12

13. TRUE OR FALSE? Breast milk just goes away. After a few weeks or months, all mothers lose their milk. . 13

14. FALSE Breast milk just goes away. After a few weeks or months, all mothers lose their milk. 14

15. TRUE OR FALSE? Breastfeeding can be started again even if the mother hasn t breastfed for a long time. . 15

16. TRUE Breastfeeding can be started again even if the mother hasn t breastfed for a long time. 16

17. TRUE OR FALSE? Infant formula is better for babies. It makes them fat or more intelligent. 17

18. FALSE Infant formula is better for babies. It makes them fat or more intelligent. 18

19. TRUE OR FALSE? A pregnant mother cannot continue to breastfeed her older child. 19

20. FALSE A pregnant mother cannot continue to breastfeed her older child. 20

21. TRUE OR FALSE? Donations of infant formula can undermine breastfeeding. 21

22. TRUE Donations of infant formula can undermine breastfeeding. 22