Starting Your Breastfeeding Journey
Breastfeeding is a natural process, but it is also a learned skill that requires time and practice for both mother and baby. Dr. Archana answers the most common questions and offers practical advice to help you succeed:
How to Achieve a Good Latch
A proper latch is the key to comfortable feeding and sufficient milk supply. Your baby's mouth should cover a wide portion of the areola (not just the nipple), their chin should touch your breast, and their lips should flare outward like fish lips.
Debunking Common Breastfeeding Myths
- Myth: Breastfeeding should always hurt. Fact: While mild tenderness is common initially, sharp or lingering pain indicates a poor latch that needs adjustment.
- Myth: You won't have enough milk in the first few days. Fact: Your breasts produce colostrum, a thick yellow fluid packed with antibodies. A newborn's stomach is only the size of a cherry, so a few drops are perfectly sufficient!
