My mother didn't have enough milk, does that mean I won't either?
As long as you are well hydrated and nourished, you will produce the amount of milk the baby needs. The experience of your mother will not affect how much milk you produce. Since the 1930s, mothers have not received a lot of support for breastfeeding and were even given the ill-advice to not breastfeed; this unsupportive culture likely affected how successful she was with breastfeeding.

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1. Is formula just as good for my baby as breast milk?
2. Will my baby be too dependent if I breastfeed?
3. Will breastfeeding take all my time?
4. My mother didn't have enough milk, does that mean I won't either?
5. If I breastfeed, does that mean I won't be able to eat whatever I want?
6. If I deliver by cesarean birth, will I still be able to breastfeed?
7. Will breastfeeding drain me of all of my energy?
8. Will I lose my figure and get sagging breasts if I breastfeed?
9. My mother and partner want to help me take care of the baby, but if I’m breastfeeding what will they do?