Before you move forward in your quest for breastfeeding truth,
let's debunk some common myths with certified doula, childbirth
educator and breastfeeding counselor Jennifer Zorich. Myth: A
lot of women can't produce enough milk to breastfeed Fact:
Although the most common problem Zorich sees in her practice is
inadequate milk supply, only about 2 percent of women actually
have low milk-supply due to surgery or hormone imbalances. "I
rarely find any indication of an actual supply problem, but
rather 'latch' problems, which cause the baby to take in
insufficient amounts of milk at a feeding, resulting in slow or
low weight gain," says Zorich. Get tips here for getting baby to
latch on correctly during breastfeeding. >> Myth: Breastfeeding
causes breasts to sag Fact: This is a big concern for many
women, but the truth is that a myriad of factors beyond nursing
can cause sagging breasts, including hormonal changes, weight
changes, smoking, poor nutrition and genetics. Still, your post-
nursing breasts probably won