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Breastfeeding basics: 10 myths about breast milk

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MYTH: Many women simply cannot produce enough milk to successfully breastfeed a baby. FACT: This is NOT true. Most women produce an over-abundance of milk. Babies that lose weight or aren't gaining weight appropriately are not in decline because the mother isn't producing enough milk, rather they are not gaining weight because they are not getting enough of the mother's milk that is in ready supply. This is often due to problems with the baby latching on to the breast, or because of rigid feeding schedules that are designed for formula-fed babies. MYTH: Women don't make enough milk to feed the baby for the first 3 - 5 days after birth. They must feed the baby formula while waiting on breast...

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