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14. September 2022
When a young mother breastfeeds her child, she is doing him and herself a lot of good. Nevertheless, persistent breastfeeding myths persist. In the knowledge of the many benefits, Bethesda Hospital does everything it can to support young mothers in breastfeeding.
Breast milk is the best nutrition for infants and a valuable preventative health measure for mother and child. "Breast milk constantly adapts to the baby's needs and is the best for brain and organ development. It also continuously supplies the baby with the necessary antibodies," says Nadja Stöckli-Rauner, nursing specialist and lactation consultant IBCLC at Bethesda Hospital.
Breastfed children have a lower risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease or obesity later in life and there are also health benefits for the mother, such as a lower risk of breast cancer. Breastfeeding also supports the mother-child relationship and reduces stress. Nevertheless, some breastfeeding myths have persisted for many years. For example, young mums are often advised by those around them not to eat flatulent vegetables. "That's completely outdated. Today, a breastfeeding mum can eat anything.
The most important thing is to eat a healthy and balanced diet." Another fear is that breastfeeding will cause sagging breasts. Here too, the breastfeeding expert waves this away: "The shape of the breast is genetically determined. During pregnancy, it is prepared for breastfeeding. After weaning - whether after the birth or later - it takes some time for the glandular tissue to regress and for more fat to be stored again."
«Breastfeeding is the best thing for brain and organ development. It also provides the baby with a constant supply of necessary antibodies.»
Many mums fear that breast milk is too thin - this is also a misconception. "It is always precisely tailored to the baby's needs and its composition changes depending on the baby's age." Because nature is so ingeniously designed, breastfeeding should be continued for as long as possible. If a baby has a growth spurt and wants to drink more, the body automatically produces more milk. "That's why it's important to breastfeed according to the baby's needs. This allows supply and demand to regulate normally," says Stöckli-Rauner. "When breastfeeding, you should let nature take its course and not be put off by old wives' tales.
Breastfeeding is something you have to learn. Especially with the first child, many people are influenced by their environment. That's how these myths are passed on." Many mothers fear that they won't be able to produce enough milk. However, if you let things run their natural course, there is a high probability that breast milk will be available in sufficient quantities.
Every third Tuesday of the month we cordially invite you to a breastfeeding meeting at Bethesda Hospital. The meeting opens with a short presentation by a breastfeeding counsellor, after which you have the opportunity to ask our breastfeeding counsellor questions and talk to each other in a pleasant atmosphere. If you have acute breastfeeding problems, we recommend contacting our breastfeeding counsellor.
Are you having problems breastfeeding or are you unsure whether your baby is getting enough food? Visit one of our breastfeeding counselling sessions - three such sessions are covered by your basic health insurance.
Our IBCLC-certified breastfeeding counsellors will be happy to help you with all your questions and breastfeeding problems. Contact us at any time to make an appointment.
