If you’re a parent to a young child, you’re probably well aware at this point that you can’t trust everything that you hear about parenthood. While there are plenty of helpful resources out there, you’ll find just as many offering misinformation.
For example, you might have heard this one before: “Breastfeeding is always painful! It’s just part of the process.” People often use this as a way to shame young mothers for complaining, when in reality some very real concerns could lie at the center of their frustrations. Here’s the truth about pain during breastfeeding, what you should be expecting, and what could lie at the center of it.
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