Hi my mom has a small chest and she bottle fed my brother and me. I don't really want to bring it up to her because she might think I'm sexually active. I'm NOT. I'm just a little worried because I want to nurse my children when I get married.
2006-09-18 08:33:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Breast size and ability to nurse babies are not related. There are plenty of smaller women who can nurse successfully, and plenty with very large breasts who tried and could not. As long as you've never had any injury to your breasts, or any breast reduction surgery, or anything which might destroy your ability to lactate, you should be fine. There are a small number of women with hypoplasia (not enough milk producing tissue in the breast), but that would be indicated by extreme smallness, lack of any fullness to the breast at all. Breast implants should also not interfere, but there can be cases where it has and does. Contact the La Leche League when you have children, they can be very helpful with techniques, and information, and support. At the very least, talk to someone who is a lactation specialist before birth, to be adequately prepared.
Some places say that smaller women need to nurse more often. In general, all women need to nurse more often than they would need to give a bottle. I think 10 to 12 times a day is a normal amount (according to the websearches I've just done). And 6 to 8 wet diapers a day are a good sign that baby is getting plenty of milk.
There are different body preferences among men, some men prefer smaller breasts over larger ones. Just because nearly everyone in the fashion magazines seems to have a certain look, doesn't mean that's the only 'attractive' that's acceptable to all men. Maybe there is a slight tendency for men to think 'bigger is better,' but it's not across the board. We're all different, we all have different preferences, and being comfortable with yourself is probably the best way of attracting someone, not just how your body's shaped.
Good luck!
2006-09-18 09:55:26 · answer #1 · answered by ற¢ԲèişŦվ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure! I have small breasts and nursed my two kids for a year each. And the cool thing is that while you are pregnant and nursing they aren't small anymore...it's like a natural boob job! Too bad they go back to their old size after you wean the baby though. Oh well! My husband doesn't mind that I have small boobies, just get yourself a good push up bra when you are older and no one will know. Victoria's Secrets is the best! Good luck!
2006-09-18 15:52:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mada 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think men can be attracted to women with a small chest. i dont know about the nursing part because i have large breasts.
2006-09-18 09:48:22 · answer #3 · answered by Tyra 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes - very fine... only problem is if you are awkward about it, then the guy has to be a bit stronger to get you. And no please don't think about implants - you will become a slave of that for the rest of your life. And the guys who would have liked you, won't anymore, and those who wouldn't might go to bed with you, but won't really like you either. And you may also start not liking yourself. So I ceratinly wouldn't recommend that. Actually, you don't have to "do" anything to make your breasts sexy - breasts ARE sexy. But think about this: What DO you think if a guys scans your breast region? Do you think; "Oh my! He obviously likes me..." or do you think; "OMG, am I doomed? He has discovered my little embarrassing secret?" Because if it is the latter, then he will of course quickly take his eyes away, thinking maybe that you are angry with him for staring. If you feel good and give him a little smile, then he might dare to proceed - it's as simple as that ;o)
2016-03-17 22:34:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and yes.
Lots of guys I have known, including myself, are attracted to women with small breasts.
2006-09-18 09:05:57 · answer #5 · answered by soquelyogi 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is perfectly possible. It may be a little harder on your back, because you will have to hold the child up higher to reach well, but you can do it. And good choice, too, by the way. I tried nursing with both my boys, but I couldn't. I don't think my body made enough milk, they weren't growing well. By two weeks, both boys had to be put on formula... Oh well, that's life. But yeah, don't ask your mom. She'll freak out. LOL.
2006-09-18 08:37:41 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ Butterfly ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. My wife is barely a B cup and she was able to nurse our two children. In terms of attraction, it depends on the guy. Some guys like girls who are well-endowed in the chest, others aren't. For me, it's all about proportion -- if your boobs or your butt look too big for your body it's not attractive, so as long as you have some curves (and they're in the right places) you're good.
2006-09-18 08:42:24 · answer #7 · answered by sarge927 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can nurse your children if you have small breast. I nursed my daughter and i have smeall breast.
2006-09-19 09:27:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i sure hope so! i have small breasts and i want to breastfeed my children too.
im sure you can though! i wouldnt worry about it til u actually have a baby.. because your breasts usually get much larger with breast milk
2006-09-18 08:38:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋