17/05/2026
Breastfeeding myths that need to retire immediately 👇
❌ “Offer one breast only so baby gets the hindmilk”
Milk doesn’t suddenly switch from “bad” to “good” or from skimmed to fatty. Foremilk and hindmilk are part of a gradual change of fat content during a feed. Some babies are satisfied with one breast, others need both. Follow your baby, not rigid rules. One breast per feed can lead to slow weight gain in some babies and may be entirely sufficient for others.
❌ “Breastfeeding hurts, it’s normal”
Breastfeeding can feel tender at first, but ongoing pain, cracked ni***es, bleeding or toe-curling feeds are NOT something you just have to tolerate. Pain usually means something needs support — often latch or positioning but can also point towards presence of a tongue tie.
❌ “If your baby clusterfeeds, you don’t have enough milk”
Cluster feeding is normal infant behaviour, especially during growth spurts, evenings, and developmental leaps. Frequent feeding does not automatically mean low supply. Babies feed for comfort, regulation, connection and calories.
❌ “Breastfeeding loses its benefits after 6 months”
Breastmilk doesn’t suddenly become “water” after 6 months. It continues to provide nutrition, immune support, comfort and protection well into toddlerhood and beyond.
❌ “Breastfed babies don’t need to poo every day because there’s no waste”
Breastmilk is highly digestible, but breastfed babies still produce waste. Some babies poo multiple times a day, others may go several days between poos after 6 weeks — both can be normal depending on age and overall wellbeing. But in a lot of cases if there is not sufficient output in the newborn period it may point towards a low intake. Regular weight checks may be indicated.
There’s so much outdated advice around breastfeeding.
Support matters more than myths 🤍
