"You have to drink a lot of milk to produce more milk".

This is simply not true. Any type of food and fluid taken by you in adequate quantity is sufficient to produce enough milk. The production and quality of breastmilk is not dependent on the milk intake of the mother. The baby's suckling on the breast is the key factor and "More suckling makes more milk".

"Small breasts will not produce enough"

Being able to breastfeed successfully does not depend on the size of your breast. The size of the breast depends upon the amount of the fatty tissue layer under the skin. Breastmilk is produced by special glands in the breast that are present in all women.

"You have to stop eating certain foods during breastfeeding"

No ! you can continue eating most of your favourite foods during breastfeeding. If you are worried about a particular food, eat a small amount each time and see if it causes any problem to your baby. If it bothers your baby every time you eat it, you may consider avoiding that food.

"I was not able to breastfeed the earlier baby-and I won't be able to breastfeed successfully even this time"

You can be successful in breastfeeding your baby even if you were not able to breastfeed the earlier baby. Be confident.

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