‘Don’t Drink Cold Water, It’ll Make Baby Sick’: The Truth Behind Breastfeeding Advice Every Indian Mom Hears

We have all heard the term postpartum. For some mothers, it is a phase filled with joy and precious firsts. For others, it is marked by exhaustion, self-doubt, and unexpected challenges. And for many, it can be deeply traumatic. The truth is that childbirth, breastfeeding, and the postpartum journey are experiences that are difficult to fully understand unless one has lived through them. Behind the images of a smiling mother and newborn often lie stories of physical pain, emotional struggles, and immense pressure to "do everything right." One such story is that of Niveditha (name changed). ...