There is a lot of really good, really helpful information about breastfeeding out there. But between the internet and the abundance of insights from well-meaning (but often woefully misinformed) friends and family, there is also a lot of misinformation. We asked a team of breastfeeding experts for some of the most stubborn myths they hear day in and day out. Here's what they said: Myth #1: Breastfeeding is easy. Yes, babies and mothers are hardwired for breastfeeding. And yes, for some new moms it does come easy. But the notion that for most women it is a completely seamless process, with no learning curve, is just plain wrong. Some women and their partners have a hard time conceiving, and...
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