For something so natural and so a part of being a woman and a mother, there are still many women who are surprisingly clueless and unaware of many of the myths and truths about breastfeeding. Especially if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mom, so many little bits of information will be passed on to you and it can really get confusing weeding out what is true and which are myths.

Here is the lowdown on some of the common beliefs about breastfeeding.
    
1. Women with small breasts produce less milk - MYTH!

This is one case where size does not matter! Breast size has nothing to do with the amount of breast milk a mother can produce during breastfeeding. A mom with small breasts may produce much more milk than that of a bustier mom, and the opposite could also be true. At the end of the day, the volume and amount of milk a mom can produce has nothing to do with the size of her breasts.

2. Breastfeeding is painful - MYTH!

After the adjustment period where breastfeeding can be a little bit uncomfortable, breastfeeding should not be painful at all. Pain during breastfeeding usually results from a poor latch or improper positioning of the baby on the breast.  Sometimes pain can be felt when a plugged duct or infection is present in the breast, but breastfeeding in general though should not cause pain.

3. Breastfeeding can help mom lose the pregnancy weight much faster - TRUTH!

Breastfeeding helps moms burn 500-800 calories more, making it easier for mom to get back to her pre-pregnancy weight.

4. Breastfeeding makes breasts saggy - MYTH!

Breastfeeding has nothing to do with breasts sagging. Though pregnancy and breastfeeding may change the shape and fat distribution of a mom’s breasts, they will redistribute and get back to normal after nursing has ceased.

5. Breastfeeding is a sure form of contraception - SOMEWHAT TRUE!

Though exclusive breastfeeding usually does delay the onset of a woman’s menstruation and fertility, it is not a foolproof form of contraception.

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