Breast milk is a unique and irreplaceable source of nutrition for infants, offering protection against many common childhood diseases due to its natural sterility, accessibility, and immune-boosting antibodies. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is critical for healthy growth, development, and immune support. Despite global recommendations by WHO and UNICEF, lack of knowledge and inadequate support continue to hinder optimal breastfeeding practices.

One major barrier is the persistence of cultural myths and misconceptions, such as "colostrum should be discarded," or "infants need water after every feeding." These unfounded beliefs may reduce mothers' confidence and lead to early cessation of breastfeeding or premature introduction of complementary foods.

This study aims to examine the relationship between mothers' belief in breastfeeding myths and their motivation to breastfeed. While prior research has explored each factor individually, no known studies have analyzed their interaction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having an infant aged 0-6 months
• Having breastfed the baby at least once
• Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having a physical or psychiatric health condition that prevents breastfeeding
• Having had a multiple (twin or more) pregnancy
• Exclusively formula-feeding the baby

Mothers aged 18 or older with an infant between 0-6 months, meeting eligibility criteria and providing consent.

Individual participant data (IPD) will not be publicly shared due to privacy concerns and the sensitive nature of maternal and infant health information. However, anonymized data may be made available upon reasonable request to the corresponding author after publication of the study results.