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Mythodology
It's not just "old wives' tales" you have to be concerned
about -- it's also YOUNG wives' tales! And even young HUSBANDS' tales!
We will help you learn how to sift through all the reams of
advice you receive as a parent, and help you learn to trust your own instincts
and those of your children. This website is about you and your child. It's about
building relationships that will last a lifetime.
This page is still under
construction. If you'd like to contribute to articles on any of the topics
below, please email us at
amy@babywhys.org
Birth:
Hospital Birth is safest, but out-of-hospital birth is
inherently risky and dangerous
VBACs are too risky to even consider
Having a c-section is much safer than a vaginal birth
Having a c-section saves mom's body and makes birth easier
Most women need an episiotomy to have a vaginal birth
Babies that are too big will get stuck and have to be born via c-section, so you
should just induce early to avoid a big baby
It's better to induce than to wait for labor to start naturally
Whatever the doctor or hospital staff want you to do is what you have to do
Newborn days:
Newborns who can't latch on can't breastfeed
Newborns who cry a lot just need to be fed formula
Newborns need formula until the milk comes in
Babies in the NICU will wind up on formula
There is no such thing as nipple confusion or nipple preference
Sleep:
Babies need to sleep independently at a very early age
Babies belong in a separate room with the door shut for sleep
Babies need a pacifier at bedtime to prevent SIDS
Children need to "cry it out" in order to learn to self-soothe
If I bottle feed, I can get more sleep at night
Feeding:
There is no difference between formula and breast milk
Formula is as good as breast milk
Babies older than 6 months don't need to breastfeed
Babies older than 12 months don't need to breastfeed
If a 5-year-old is still breastfeeding then he can't go to school
Mom's milk can dry up with no notice
Babies should be fed on a schedule
A breastfed baby doesn't need to eat more often than every 3 hours
Once a baby is 6 months old, solids become their primary food
Infants need to take vitamins
Baby cereal is a good first food
You need to get the baby to take a bottle as soon as possible so others can help
take care of him
Dads need to bottle feed the baby to bond
Bottle feeding is the safest way to feed a baby
There are no risks to bottle feeding if it's done in a sanitary way (see braces)
If I want to drink alcohol or coffee or eat a normal diet or eat chocolate then
I should just give my baby formula
See a related page: Common
Breastfeeding Myths
Also see:
Why Formula is a risky feeding choice
And:
Why nurse past 6 or 12 months?
Discipline:
Children should be seen and not heard
Spanking is sometimes necessary
Your child should not be your friend
Yelling at your child is a good way to discipline them
If I give my child proper discipline they will not get ADHD
Mom's body:
If I have small breasts then I can't breastfeed
If I have inverted nipples then I can't breastfeed
If I have breast cancer then I can't breastfeed
Breastfeeding makes your boobs sag
Breastfeeding Causes PPD
If you have PPD you shouldn't breastfeed because you need to take drugs
Pregnancy:
You should limit your weight gain to 25-35 pounds
You should have sonograms to check on the baby's development
Sonograms are safe
If you have Group B Strep you will need IV antibiotics during labor (see:
preventing Group B Strep)
You should avoid chiropractors if you're pregnant
Health Topics:
Cosleeping increases the risk of SIDS
If your child has a lot of ear infections they will need tubes
You should give medicine to your child every time he is sick
I have to vaccinate my child because state law requires it
I have to vaccinate my child because schools require it
Vaccines are relatively safe and effective
Vaccines build strong immune systems
Circumcision reduces future infections and prevents HIV transmission
Circumcision is completely safe and has no drawbacks
Food companies provide adequate nutrition to my child in the form of their
jarred or boxed foods
There is no way to reduce my risk of breast cancer
Separation:
It's good for the parents to get away at least once a week for a date night away
from the baby as soon as possible
It makes no difference to my child if I leave them with a sitter, nursery, or
day care worker
Anyone can hug my child and wipe their nose so I should not feel guilty if I
leave my child even though I have the option not to
Babies can't understand the difference between mom, dad and another caregiver
Growth and development:
If your baby doesn't gain enough weight then he needs formula
If your baby doesn't meet certain milestones "on time" then he needs
intervention from a specialist
If your baby isn't crawling yet it's because you held him too much
If your baby isn't walking yet it's because you held him too much
If your baby isn't talking yet it's because you responded too quickly to his
needs
A baby in daycare will learn to talk and become independent sooner than a baby
at home with mom or dad
A baby older than one year needs cow's milk to sustain him; breast milk will
only starve him
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