The aim of the study was to study the views and perceptions of a group of mothers regarding breastfeeding. The study was done in the professorial unit of the de Soysa Maternity Hospital (DMH). The study involved 50 mothers. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to get the information. In spite of the improvement of attitudes and views regarding breast feeding, it was found that a considerable number of mothers still harbor unsubstantiated views and unhealthy perceptions regarding breast-milk and breast-feeding.