Clarifying the Myths

According to an article wrote by pediatric Jack Newman available at www.breastfeeding.com, the reason why babies don't get enough breast milk is because poor latching on, and not because the mother doesn't have enough amount of milk. Therefore, it is important for mothers to get the help they need to properly latch on their babies.
Also Newman says that is not true that bottle feeding is easier than breastfeeding, but mothers often have that misconception because of not having proper help from professionals or relatives. I think this inefficiency comes from the variety of information out there about breastfeeding, which can be confusing to new parents and often contradicts with the opinions of professionals.
Another myth is that pumping shows how much milk mothers have. According to pediatrics, pumping is not a good indicator of how much babies get, because they get much more from the breast than the pump does. In addition, there are factors such as stress that can affect the amount of milk that is pumped. Although breast milk can't be measured, mothers can know when babies are getting enough. They should look for wet pampers and the stool should be loose and yellowish.
I think many mothers turn to formula instead of breast milk because they were not breastfeed themselves and they believe formula is good for their babies. Advertising also plays a role in this decision. For Ex Enfamil Lipil is advertised as being the closest formula to breast milk.
Mothers should interpret that ad as formula is a copy of the original thing. They should question themselves why to give their babies what is good when they can give them what is best. After all, don't all mothers want the best for our children? I think we do, but the key is to know "the best"
One that I find funny is that breastfeeding mothers will end up with hanging breast. There isn't a won battle against gravity, but women aren't the blame for this. I think advertising makes us want to look like people whose sizes can't be found at stores. Therefore, don't let negative remarks to stand between you and your baby. Looks don't last what they should, but having healthier babies staying as healthier adults sure last us a lifetime. Breastfeed! you owe it to your child.