Ha,
We must think alike, I was just drawing up a list of myths myself to post here. LOL Here's what I have so far, sure you'll have the majority of these though:
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BF is hard
Bubs is feeding frequently so I don’t have enough milk
I have a hungry baby so I need to top up with formula
My breasts are empty and need time to “refill”
My baby is fussy at the breast I must not have enough milk
I didn’t have any milk for 4 days so had to give formula because bubs was starving
I didn't leak milk/colostrum during pregnancy so I might not be able to do it
Bubs isn’t putting on a lot of weight, I must not have enough milk or the "quality" isn't good enough
Pumping output is indicative of supply
I can only pump 20ml after 40 minutes, I must not have enough milk
I have small/large breasts so can't
BF is painful
BF and FF are interchangeable and compatible (this of course is not usually the case)
If you have thrush or mastitis you must stop feeding
I need to express so dp or other kids can help feed bubs-not sure if this qualifies as a "myth"
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The main myths seem to be around supply issues. In terms of dealing with unsolicited advice, I just ignore it. LOL I have had plenty of weight "issues" with both boys, first time led to formula top ups from 4 weeks but this time, due to me educating myself, I haven't topped him up. I find that if someone, mainly health "professionals" tell me to do something that I know is counterproductive I tell them firmly that I won't do it and then explain [b]why[/b] I won't do it. This tends to ruffle their feathers but I don't care. LOL
So that's me..........if I can think of more I'll be back.
Gee, I already thought of some. LOL
Christina
[Edited on 21/06/2008]
