brestfeeding q?

Question

Alot of you say that i should brest feed? well i want to know if i do will my boobs go back to the way there were before i got preg?or will they be saggy? lol idk how to put that.and i hear it hurts alot idk if i want to or not? and i wont be with him all the time casue i will be wroking so how many bottles can you get before you have to go can you only get 1 or 2 and hr? idk?now rude comments plz.

no rude comments plz

SO no matter if i brestfeed or not my boobs will stay saggy?i thought when the milk drys up you boobs go back up?

Answer 1

Well to tell you the truth I think it depends on how much milk you can produce it varies with every person. Unfortunately I think that boobs do sag after breastfeeding children but if you wear a good bra you shouldn't have too much of a problem. I know when I had my first child I produced a lot of milk and I had no problem feeding him all of the time but with my second child I hardly produced any milk and I had to stop breastfeeding after a month and a half. It does hurt like crazy but it kind of goes away after a while and there is a good gel that you can buy that helps with the dryness and cracking of the nipple. LOL I hope this helps!
You should just try it and before you even start to produce any milk this liquid ( I forgot what it's called) that helps with your baby's immune system is really good for them.

Answer 2

Your breasts may or may not look similar to the way they did before pregnancy. It really depends on how big they become during pregnancy that determines how "saggy" they will be in the end... Now if you DON'T breastfeed, you will probably get very engorged (full of milk and swollen/hard). This will stretch your breasts out, and may make them sag more later. Then again, it may not. I was very engorged when my milk first came in, but breastfeeding helped relieve the pressure and took out the milk so they wouldn't be so huge and such. Some women say that the more they breastfeed (and more children they feed) the better their breasts get. Others say the exact opposite. I personally know a woman who never breastfed her daughter, and her boobies look like empty socks, before her baby, she had very nice boobs. I have been breastfeeding for 9 1/2 months... And some days they look better than others. All in all, the way they may/may not eventually look isn't a very good way to make your decision about breastfeeding... There are just too many variables on that one.

NOW.

It can hurt to breastfeed. Usually the first couple of days you're sore because of all the new stimulation. But if the pain continues, you should really seek help because it's just not supposed to be that way. I would get educated NOW about how to breastfeed, positions to use, etc. etc. Kellymom.com is an amazing resource for breastfeeding.

Also if you're going to be working, I would highly recommend you at least rent a hospital grade pump for the first month that you return to work. After that you can use something like the Medela Pump In Style which is a VERY good pump (and moderately priced at $200, WELL WORTH THE MONEY!!).

Every woman's pumping output is different. DO NOT use pumped milk as a way to figure out how much milk you have!! It is perfectly normal to get only an ounce or two total from pumping, at first, until your body gets used to the pump.

The best way to pump is after your baby is done eating, pump for about 15-20 minutes (even if nothing is coming out). Do this every time your baby eats during the day, and use the night for sleeping. You should be able to build up a good little freezer stash before you return to work.

Also, if at all possible, delay going back to work until your baby is about 8-10 weeks old (later is always better and easier). That way you won't have any problems with nipple confusion (baby wanting the bottle more than the breast). Also you will give yourself time to store up some milk.

I'm a single mom, I'm still breastfeeding my 9 1/2 month old son, and I work full time. It is possible to do it! And it hurt me at first because I had NO IDEA that I had a medical condition that made it so bad, and I still didn't give up, and I'm glad I didn't. If you feel strongly about it, GO FOR IT and don't let yourself think you can't do it. I believe in you. You are a woman, and you will see your body automatically kick into gear and do what it was designed to do, you just have to follow your body's cues and breastfeed on demand, stay relaxed, and don't try to do too much of anything the first 6 weeks.

Best wishes to you!

Answer 3

Breastfeeding is the best because of the transfer of nutrients and antibodies that help protect their little bodies from illness. Breastfeeding should not hurt at all, if it does it means that the baby is not attaching properly or the nipples may still be tender. Breastfeeding is not something you can just learn in a day, it takes practice and usually there may be some pain in the nipples because they are not used to be sucked on 8 times a day! but most women get this, you should have the knack of it within 2wks. You and the baby need to time to learn it so don't give up straight away if its not perfect.
Breastfeeding is not going to make your breasts saggy its general weight gain and loss and pregnancy that does the damage, breastfeeding isn't going to make it worse. It also depends on how big they get and how small they go back to after you lose your pregnancy weight and stop feeding. It usually takes 12mths after stopping breastfeeding and weight loss for them to settle into a regular size. They will not be the same again regardless of if you breastfeed or not.
Expressing is a great idea. You don't have to express just in the morning before you go to work as you can store breastmilk in the fridge for 24hrs and also freeze it and thaw it later. It will not lose any qualities by freezing it. You can pump all during the day/early evening/morning or whenever is convienient for you, and then store it for when you need it. if you are going to do it on a daily basis I recommend reasearching and then investing in an electric breastpump as it will be alot quicker and easier for you. Hand held pumps work fine but are more time consuming.

Oh and wear normal underwire bras as long as you can. It will not impede your milk supply, that is an oldwives tale. Switch to maternity when you have bubs and breastfeed as they are better because of the clip on the strap to let it down to feed. Wear bras to bed especially if you have large breasts.This will all help to alleviate sagginess.

Best of luck with your baby.

Answer 4

obviously it's a personal decision...but when i made the decision to breastfeed, i didn't think about the appearance of my breasts or the pain...but to answer those questions...i actually have breasts now, compared to prepregnancy when i had none...so saggy or not, i'm pleased with them. The pain usually stems from an improper latch and therefore goes away once you correct it. unfortunately, it took me three weeks. But, like i said, those factors didn't spur me to breastfeed. The facts that say breast milk is the perfect food for infants, that it boosts their immune system and keeps them healthy, supposedly they are smarter, and develop quicker, that you get a close bonding moment with your child that no one else can experience with him/her (my husband was so jealous--he even told the baby, who didn't want him "so what if i don't have breasts!")...these and much more spurred me to breastfeed and continue to breastfeed (my baby is 8 months old now)
As for working, establish a pumping schedule while you're on maternity leave, so that you'll have a stash of milk before you go back to work. Then, of course, if you can, pump every two to four hours at work...then again, i've heard of women who only breastfeeds in the evening...so whatever you find that works for you. But, don't be guilt tripped into breastfeeding if you feel its not you. There are formula fed babies out there...and they're turning out great, too!

Answer 5

It is to late for your perky boobs if you don't breast feed they will still be saggy. I breastfed but I would never look down on anyone who didn't want to. My best friend did formula and her breasts are saggy too. I plan on getting a lift when I am done having children. If you are going back to work I would suggest an electric pump it will make life easier. You will have to pump during the day and freeze it and use it for the next day. Good luck and congrats!

Answer 6

I have a 7 week old and mine look the same as before I had him :) THANK GOD! I had heard that to but now I know its just not true. I mean our bodies were made to produce milk, its just natural unlike formula..

Breast feeding is REALLY hard I will tell you that. The first few weeks I was so emotional and it hurt so much, I hated it and I would just cry & cry. Now its easy and it feels like nothing when he eats. I had him on formula for awhile then I did both now I mainly breast feed bc that formula is just not natural for them but our milk is. He was always sick, crying so bad from the formula. WHen I nurse him he smiles when he sees me unhook my bra haha I swear and hes so happy, it puts him in a good mood, makes him sleep soon and fills him up, its true their is nothing like ur milk. Your baby will be happier you will see.

Hmm, I bought an electric pump but it was a hassle and I never got much out of it. I mean its hard to pump and breast feed bc you just dont produce that much unless you take it to work with u and pump while hes not eating. I hated the pump bc you have to clean all the million parts so many times a day, lol.

Answer 7

Make sure you wear a good bra and you'll be fine. At all times, day and night. If you choose to bottle feed, try to add some good quality pro biotics and omega 3's and 6's because formula fed babies are sadly lacking in these and can get sick quite easily. My baby is breast fed and has never been sick (9 months old). My friends baby who was born 8 days after mine and is bottle fed has been sick every time I've seen her. You have to find a balance of what is good for you and for your baby though. Don't worry if people judge you or are rude, that's their problem. Everyone's situation is different and they are not you.

Answer 8

The first week or two it may be a little difficult. But after that Its as easy as pie. I have a 7 mos old daughter and I've been breastfeeding her since birth. Although by now my breast have went down a cup and they are not as perky as they were pre-pregnancy. But that's the sacrifice you have to give to give your child the best thing you could ever give to them. I would highly recommend breastfeeding. It will establish a closer bond with you and your child that will last a last time. And you can forget about frequent sickness because my daughter rarely get sick!

Answer 9

every one is different your boobs may go backor they might not
but hey eventually they will sag and if you want you can get a lift. and yes at first it does hurt when the baby laches on but you ll get used to it and the baby will soon learn how to feed and it wont be as uncomfortable. since you will go back to work make sure you have a pump amd use it to store milk.
my mom found a sitter close to work and she would use her lunch time to run over and feed her baby. its best to breastfeed becuse your milk is the perfect food for your baby but if you decide to formula feed dont feel guilty. a few good things about breastfeeding: you get rid of the weight faster. its free and it helps you bond. with formula you can have daddy help and formulas are very advanced now so your baby will get all the nutrients he needs

Answer 10

The reason people tell you that you should breastfeed is that it helps boost the immunity of the child. Children who are not breastfed get sicker often (I was not breastfed, not by my mother's choice, she physically was unable, and I am sick all the time). Yes, at times it can be uncomfortable (it doesn't HURT per se) but really it is what is best for the child. I am a working mother too and I still breastfed my child because I knew it was what was the best. My kid now RARELY gets sick. I wish I would have had that when I was a baby and I know my mother would have done it for me, but she just could not. =o(