https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:26:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1167074 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 19:02:51 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1167074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say that she (LGA over 9lbs) didn't have trouble. I as a new mother didn't get her in a good position for a good latch and I ended up with a very painful bloody nipple. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1167026 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 18:47:44 +0000 MamaJ 1167026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a big baby and breastfeeding was extremely difficult until he was 6 weeks or so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1167016 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 18:45:44 +0000 Katrocap 1167016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only had one. DS was 8lbs, 15 oz, and, knock on wood, we haven't had any issues with BFing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1166576 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:22:49 +0000 purrpletulips 1166576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD was 8lbs 0.7 oz and we had problems breastfeeding although I'm 99% sure she has an upper lip tie that never got fixed.</p> <p>DS was 9lbs 6oz and we had the same problems breastfeeding until I got his upper lip tie/posterior tongue tie fixed at 5 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1166536 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:05:46 +0000 JoJoGirl 1166536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO was a small 6 lb 7 oz and we had no trouble at all :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1166455 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:37:44 +0000 Smurfette 1166455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>R was 8.4 and we didn't have any issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1166449 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:35:27 +0000 MamaBehr 1166449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD was 9lbs 6oz at birth and was a CHAMP! The Lactation Consultant didn't believe that I wasn't having any issues as a first time mom, so I had to call her the next time DD nursed and she was so impressed she said "wow, good thing all moms aren't like you! I would be out of a job"<br /> DS was 7lbs 13 oz, not small but not as big, and he was HORRIBLE at nursing. I had all sorts of issues. But, that was totally related to something with his mouth and sucking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1166443 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:32:43 +0000 lovehoneybee 1166443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS was 8'12 and we had no physical problems at all. It was a little bit harder for me emotionally, but overall I'm just grateful it was so easy for us. I don't know that his size factored in to that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1166352 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:56:43 +0000 lamariniere 1166352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnymommy: that's what I think too. We even had his upper and lower frenulums clipped at 5 days old and, unfortunately, I didn't notice any difference for either of us. Time/growth was what eventually worked for us. Luckily, I managed to get through the really tough phases and went on to BF until 13 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1165529 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:37:51 +0000 mrsjyw 1165529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS was 8 lbs 11 oz. My milk didn't come in right away so he was on formula on Day 3 after we found out about his major weight loss, it was a PITA getting him back on the boob for about a day on day 5, but we used a nipple shield on my flat side and he latched well on the other. We've had a great BFing journey thus far with minor minor problems, like a scab here and there during latch changes/teething. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1165525 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:35:33 +0000 Weagle 1165525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO was an average 7 lbs 4 oz, but she has a big mouth. Seriously big... She gets it from DH. I think that may be why we had a pretty easy go of BFing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1165503 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:25:08 +0000 imbali 1165503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@knittylady: @swedishfish: @StrawberryBee: @Adira: @shellio: @oliviaoblivia: @lamariniere: @chopsuey: @Danizaur: @Anutka: @LuLu Mom: thanks for your replies everyone :happy: I was kind of hoping there would be an overwhelming, yes a big baby = easy bf haha :wink: I'm dreading it so was looking for a silver lining but no luck. boo. Hope I'll be like those of you who had an easy time!</p> <p>@lamariniere: I wonder if his little mouth made it more difficult? What I've read (which is is more anecdotal than factual) is that the reason that BF gets easier at 4 weeks plus is that LOs mouth gets bigger and so latching is easier (easier to take in more of the areolar etc). Who knows! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1165344 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:35:14 +0000 LuLu Mom 1165344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO was 8 lbs 10 oz at birth, and even wtih the help of 3 seperate LC in NICU/hosptial, she was never able to latch. She was a "lazy" baby and didn't want to do the work. I ended up pumping exclusively and then switched to formula. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1165287 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:22:09 +0000 Anutka 1165287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO was close to ten pounds, we never had serious problems but it was painful/uncomfortable for the first 4 weeks or so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1165187 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 07:37:30 +0000 artsyfartsy 1165187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sister had a big baby (9lbs 7oz) and she latched perfectly immediately. Her supply is what stopped them from being able to breast feed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1165182 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 07:36:40 +0000 chopsuey 1165182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both of mine were over 8lbs and I had a good/easy experience both times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1165154 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 07:22:48 +0000 lamariniere 1165154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnymommy: I wonder about your big mouth theory. I had terrible BF problems for the first 3 months or so (DS was almost 8lbs at birth) and I think it was because LO has a small mouth AND does not open very wide. Even now at almost 3 years old, if you ask him to open his mouth, you can barely see in it compared to when other kids open their mouths. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1165095 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 06:34:04 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1165095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lo was over ten and we still had trouble in the beginning. Dealt with a lazy latch and thrush . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1165086 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 06:23:17 +0000 shellio 1165086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS was 8lb 14oz at birth, and we had lots of trouble. He seemed to latch ok but wasn't able to get anything from the breast till 3-4 mos old so I ended up pumping that whole time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1165084 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 06:21:09 +0000 Adira 1165084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Xander was 8 lbs 14 oz at birth and we still had trouble breastfeeding in the beginning. It didn't get easier until around 6-7 weeks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1165080 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 06:16:48 +0000 StrawberryBee 1165080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've (knock wood!) been very lucky with breastfeeding, and e was a normal 7lbs 4oz at birth. There was discomfort at the beginning, but never cracked nipples or the need for soothies, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1165077 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 06:13:48 +0000 swedishfish 1165077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>R was 8lb4oz at birth and breastfeeding was always very easy physically. It was much harder emotionally on me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1165072 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 06:00:40 +0000 knittylady 1165072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been very lucky with breastfeeding even with "short" nipples. (With the help of a nipple shield for the first month.) LO was nine pounds at birth- maybe that's why? I had very little pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moms-of-babies-who-were-big-at-birth#post-1165066 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 05:47:01 +0000 imbali 1165066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you find that breastfeeding was easier? </p> <p>I've read that sometimes problems with pain during feeding (when the latch and everything is correct) can be because your LO's mouth is just too little still and that it improves when his/her mouth gets bigger. So I wondered, if your baby was big at birth (LGA I guess), did that help breastfeeding (because his/her mouth was already a bit bigger?) </p>