I have small breasts, and even though I know they'll likely get bigger once filled with milk, I was wondering...does the size of the breast make any difference in baby's ability to breastfeed?
2007-11-30 06:40:54 · 10 answers · asked by princesslocklin 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
There is no correlation between breast size and ability to breastfeed. My best friend is a barely-there double A cup (grew to an almost-B) and she has been breastfeeding for over a year. I also have a very amply-endowed friend who breastfed for 9 months. You just have to try different nursing positions etc to see what works for you. The baby latches onto the nipple and areola, not to the whole breast, so it doesn't make a lot of difference in that respect.
2007-12-05 14:41:36 · answer #1 · answered by Cathy T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it doesnt matter at all if your breasts are small mine are too and i have fed my two babies fine. They get big at first and a couple of months in to it they just go back to normal size but it doesnt mean you havnt got enough milk. you have a resevoir in your breast which stores a bit of milk but more milk is made as the baby sucks its kinda like supply and demand the more baby sucks the more milk you will make dont listen to anybody negative when it comes to breast feeding i have had loads of people coment saying am i sure i have got enough milk i them but my kids have been great weights and im still feeding my second at 8 months. Good luck with everything and dont give up its so worth it in the end.
2007-11-30 08:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always hear that breast size doesn't effect breastfeeding. However, I have very large breasts and had to use different techniques to breastfeed so I didn't smother my baby. I figured it out and was able to breastfeed for 15 months with my daughter and plan to breastfeed again with my son (19 weeks pregnant).
2007-11-30 06:45:19 · answer #3 · answered by Precious 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not really all they really need is the nipple to be able to feed but your breasts will get huge anyways. Mine grew about 2 cup sizes 2 days after my son was born. Nature has made us perfect for this job so it will not affect his ability to breastfeed.
2007-11-30 06:47:51 · answer #4 · answered by Full of questions 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Small breasts do not have anything to do with producing milk. It may be easier for your infant to latch on if you have something to latch on to, but your breasts should get larger as you near the end of pregnancy and I wouldn't think you'd have too much of a problem. That's what our bodies were made for! Good for you for trying!
2007-11-30 06:47:43 · answer #5 · answered by Katie G 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO NO NO
If you have anyconserns please talk to a lactation consultant.
or ask your doctor.
I am very PRO breast feeding. It's the most healthy thin ever and very cost effective. I nursed both my children for 10 months and it's an amasing experience to bond. But you have to tough it out for the first week. Most women I know give upi too soon. Just keep it up i promise It will get better. (It only hurts for about a week)
2007-11-30 06:47:00 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. My sister is an "A" cup and nursed with no problem for 22 months. I am a "DDD" and nursed for 12 months with no problem
2007-11-30 07:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by mamatohaley+1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all all shapes and sizes work
2007-11-30 06:47:14 · answer #8 · answered by lou 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You'll be fine - your breasts will grow...no worries. :)
2007-11-30 06:46:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
boys dont like those little things. big apetites
2007-11-30 06:49:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋