Breast Feeding Tips Baby Tamil South Indian Aunty Mothers Mother--s Milk Hot!

| The "Aunty" Myth | The Solid Fact | | :--- | :--- | | "Don't breastfeed if you have a fever/cold." | Continue feeding. Your body is making antibodies to fight the virus, which passes to the baby through milk. Wear a mask if you are sick. | | "Baby is crying, so your milk isn't enough. Give formula/cow's milk." | False. Crying doesn't always mean hunger. It could be a wet diaper, gas, or need for a hug. Cow's milk is hard for babies under 1 year to digest. | | "Wash nipples with soap before every feed." | False. Soap dries the skin and removes natural oils. Just wash with warm water during your bath. Natural oils prevent cracked nipples. | | "Small breasts produce less milk." | False. Breast size is due to fat tissue. Milk production happens in glandular tissue, which is present in all breast sizes. |

In Tamil culture, mother’s milk is often referred to as Amirtham (nectar). It is the complete nutrition for your baby for the first six months. The first thick, yellowish milk, known as , is vital as it acts as the baby’s first vaccine, building immunity that lasts a lifetime. 2. Traditional Diet: What to Eat (Galactagogues) | The "Aunty" Myth | The Solid Fact