I'm 37 weeks my question is i'm wanting to breastfeed but my breast havent grown at all ?

Question

I've always been small and embarrassed that i have no breast i can say they have gotten fuller but no growth will i be able to breastfeed i'm only 18 and this is my first baby i hope he takes it i want that bonding experience but just curious ? i know hes not going to be premie my doctor says he already weighs about 6 and a half pounds please help any advice would be helpful thanks have a great afternoon

Answer 1

Actually, the size of your breasts has nothing to do with the ability to breast feed. Your breasts are currently busy producing colostrum, which is a pre-milk full of important nutrients and antibodies. This colostrum is not great in quantity, but great in goodness. Your milk will come in sometime in the first few days after your baby is born, usually about 3 days after, but anywhere from 2-7 days can be normal as well. When your milk does come in, your breasts will become very full and will likely even be engorged and uncomfortable until your baby and your body get the hang of breast feeding. See if the hospital you are going to deliver at has a class for breast feeding moms. You can sometimes take one before the baby arrives. Definitely after your baby comes take full advantage of the lactation consultant (most hospitals have one on staff), ask for help, ask questions, have the consultant watch you feed the baby. Take a class before you go home. Any information you can get ahead of time will help when you go home. Breast feeding can come simply easy and natural for some babies and moms and sometimes it takes several weeks for mom and baby to get the hang of it. I know several moms who have breast fed for a long time and have no noticeable breasts at all so don't worry too much about size, your breasts will be adequate to feed your baby.

Answer 2

Breast Size Is Not Detrimental To Breast Feeding, And Every Woman Starts Lactating At Different Points During And After Pregnancy. If You Become Too Concerned, Consult A Lactation Specialist At The Hospital/Center Where You Plan To Give Birth. Many Women Remain Small Breasted Without A Negative Effect On Breastfeeding Their Children

Answer 3

Your milk doesn't come in until after the baby is born and that is when your breasts really swell and actually stretch so much it hurts. The pain will only last a few days or weeks until your breasts adjust to the amount of milk the baby is taking. I would suggest reading a lot of info on breastfeeding on the internet as soon as possible. Just google breastfeeding and a million websites will pop up. I nursed my son for 15 months and it really helps to be well educated because everyone has lots of questions in the beginning.

Answer 4

Just because your boobs havent grown doesnt mean you wont be able to breastfeed. Do you have normal nipples? If you do, you'll be fine, some women need help with attaching etc but help is readily available and wanting to breastfeed is the first part of being able to. If you have inverted nipples it can be a little harder but its not impossible, just talk to a lactation consultant.
My boobs didnt get any bigger at all the whole pregnancy except when my milk came in when bubs were 3-4 days old.

Good luck with labour, birth and beyond!!!

Answer 5

Whether or not your breasts increase in size does not mean you will or won't be able to breastfeed.

Breastfeeding myths:
http://www.kellymom.com/newman/12more_bf_myths.html#11
11. Women with small breasts produce less milk than those with large breasts.

Nonsense!


http://www.kellymom.com/newman/13still_more_bf_myths.html#8
8. Women whose breasts do not enlarge or enlarge only a little during pregnancy, will not produce enough milk.

Not true! There are a very few women who cannot produce enough milk (though they can continue to breastfeed by supplementing with a lactation aid). Some of these women say that their breasts did not enlarge during pregnancy. However, the vast majority of women whose breasts do not seem to enlarge during pregnancy produce more than enough milk.

Answer 6

Your milk hasn't come in yet, and it won't until after you give birth. That's completely normal! Despite your "small size" you should be able to breast feed, and your breasts should be able to make all the milk the baby needs. If you need further reassurance on this, just ask your doctor.

Good luck & best wishes!

Answer 7

Hi Your milk doesn't come in until the baby is at least a day old so I wouldn't worry yet.

Answer 8

Kalva. lets look at the situation girl u are only 18 yrs old. what do u expect.. dont worry about breast size that poor kid will find his mom and he r meal.. man K i have 4 daugs. and i hope and wish u well... u are to young to havve kids...