A woman who has had breast reduction surgery cannot breastfeed Premature babies need to learn to take bottles before they can start breastfeeding. Women with small breasts produce less milk than those with large breasts. Breastfeeding does not provide any protection against becoming pregnant. Breastfeeding women cannot take the birth control pill. Nursing mothers cannot breastfeed if they have had X-rays .
Physicians know a lot about breastfeeding.
Pediatricians, at least, know a lot about breastfeeding. Formula company literature and free formula samples do not influence whether or how long a mother breastfeeds. Breastmilk given with formula may cause problems for the baby. There is no such thing as nipple confusion. Women with flat or inverted nipples cannot breastfeed.