Im a G cup now and they are still growing due to the pregnancy. Will my milk supply be normal?
2006-08-30 06:40:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You should not have any problems breastfeeding but you should try to get some supportive pillows (Boppy is a good one) for breastfeeding. With large breasts like yours, you want to have proper posture during breastfeeding so you don't injure your back.
2006-08-30 06:45:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The size of your breasts has nothing to do with breast supply. Breast size is mostly due to the fatty tissue, which has nothing to do with the actual plumbing of the milk delivery system.
Making milk should not be a problem for you as long as you nurse often enough. If you are really large breasted, positioning may be difficult for you to figure out early on. See a Lactation Consultant or a La Leche League Leader for some help. The football hold might be a good position for you. Check out the links below.
2006-08-30 07:32:17 · answer #2 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Breast size has absolutely nothing to do with milk production. Women throughout the ages will all different sizes of breasts managed to breastfeed thier children. You will be just fine!
You may find the side lying position easier than some smaller breasted moms. You will very likely need to support your breast with your hand while breastfeeding, at least during the early months. I am a DD (was a D before giving birth) and I have always been more comfortable when I support my breast during nursing sessions. I sort of envy smaller breasted women who can just sort of lie the baby on a pillow and have both hands free. lol
Be sure to nurse your baby often; at least 8-12 times in 24 hours. The more often you nurse, the less likely you are to become painfully engorged. Try not to go any longer than 2 hours without nursing when your milk is coming in; if your breasts start to feel hard, see if baby will nurse. I got very engorged when my son was a newborn because he was jaundiced and very sleepy and did not want to nurse often; my breasts must have been at least an extra cup size bigger due to the engorgement and they were rock hard! Of course, the solution was to have him nurse more often, but he wouldn't do that, so I had to pump once just to soten them up. After that, he nursed fine and I was a LOT more comfortable! lol
Here is a link with information on milk production; I think it will answer more of your questions: http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/milkproduction.html
Here is another link with info on dealing with engorgement (if it happens to you; honestly, some women never expirence any engorgement, but it's always best to get some education beforehand, just in case):
http://www.lalecheleague.org/FAQ/engorgement.html
2006-08-30 07:03:29 · answer #3 · answered by doxhaelend 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The size of your breast will not hurt or help your chances of breastfeeding. As long as you are patient enough to wait out the first 2 weeks it takes for you and baby to figure out how to get it done, you will do just fine.
I nursed my son for almost 4 months, and my supply was sufficient for him to gain 6 pounds by 3 months and an additional 7 pounds (22 lbs) by 6 months. His weight leveled off when he was switched to formula due to my going back to work.
2006-08-30 07:17:51 · answer #4 · answered by Meesh 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, If you are nervous get a good book. I recommend The Breastfeeding Book in the Dr. Sears series. Very informative.
2006-08-30 07:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by JordanB 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You may just have to pump more to keep them from swelling up. Other wise you shouldn't have a problem.
Although, make sure you know how to do it the right way because my cousin has rather large breasts and when she would go to feed the baby she would cover its nose to and it would stop breathing.
2006-08-30 06:44:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
as long as you have enough breastmilk coming out you should be able to breastfeed.
2006-08-30 06:45:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
absolutely.
find a good lactation consultant to assist you. she will have great suggestions to make it easier. i'm a lactation consultant and love helping new moms.
2006-08-30 06:58:37 · answer #8 · answered by medicinewoman249 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should be, breast size has nothing to do with breastfeeding.
2006-08-30 06:46:16 · answer #9 · answered by blueyes2001 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dang those boobies are huge!!!! Umm, and yes I agree with everyone else that you'll be fine.
2006-08-30 07:12:05 · answer #10 · answered by Suzy Suzee Sue 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋