#405 Giving a Disease and Then a Cure? Gaslighting in Korean Breastfeeding Practices: Reality of PCC

In Korea, Postnatal Care Centers (PCC) are making breastfeeding way harder than it needs to be. It's like they're giving moms a problem and then selling them the solution. Let's break it down: Gaslighting in Korean Breastfeeding Practices: A Reality Check Here's the truth about breastfeeding that many Korean moms aren't told: If you keep your baby with you 24/7 and breastfeed directly 8+ times a day, you don't need to pump Your baby opens the milk ducts naturally You'll hardly get engorged if you start feeding before your milk comes in and you don't need breast massages All you really need is to learn proper breastfeeding positions and how to latch your baby. But instead, In Korean Postnatal care center, most Korean moms are told to: Separate from their babies Pump every 3 hours Feed pumped milk with bottles Use special nipples to avoid confusion Use nipple shield Get breast massages for engorgement Buy and drink special teas to increase milk supply Isn't this gaslighting? They also say: Korean moms have dense breast tissue, making breastfeeding harder You need special Korean-style breast massages Older moms have tougher milk ducts, leading to "bad milk" You need repeated regular breast care and massages Asian moms have irregular milk ducts, causing more problems You need breast massages every 3-4 weeks for "good milk" that's more nutritious and tasty More gaslighting, right? Why have Korean moms become so afraid of pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and parenting? Why do they lack confidence? Is it because of decades of this gaslighting? To avoid being separated from your baby from the start, think about who these practices really benefit. Take control of your life. Study up on pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and parenting. Isn't it gaslighting to say: "Childbirth is scary" "Postpartum recovery is hard" "Breastfeeding is harder than giving birth" "24/7 rooming-in is impossible" "Parenting is difficult and painful" These beliefs lead to: 95% mother-baby separation in Korean PCCs 80% pumping instead of direct breastfeeding in Korean PCCs. Breast massages, milk-increasing teas, breast pumps, bottles, special nipples, massage machines, newborn photoshoots, baby footprints, mobile-making... It's time for Korean parents to wake up and question these practices!