https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:06:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-37000 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:02:47 +0000 mrs. wagon 37000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a DD (before, during, after pregnancy, through nursing and after... no change at all) and had plentiful supply....</p> <p>...and so have my friends who are As or AAs. </p> <p>A friend who is a full C produced 4 oz a day at best. Needless to say, her baby is formula fed.</p> <p>Has nothing to do with your breast size :) It does seem to be linked, however, to how much you sweat... I sweat a ton and so do all my friends who had plentiful supply... my friend who had no milk NEVER sweats. I've heard that the same hormone that produces sweat helps produce milk so if you sweat a lot, that's a good sign! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-36975 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:43:56 +0000 BabyLove 36975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have small breasts and I've been able to exclusively breast feed my babs for 4 months now. I was really worried too. Everyone said not to worry, that the size of your breast doesn't dictate the amount of milk produced. But I just never really believed them, especially when my breasts didn't grow much at all. But, 24 hrs after she was born the milk came in and we've been fine ever since. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-35830 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:49:33 +0000 anewme 35830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was an A before I had DD. The pregnancy made my boobs go up to a full C cup at some point (never thought that would happen). But I never had any problems with supply. So I'm a firm believer that breast size doesn't matter, if anything I think nipples are more of a concern as they could potentiate latching issues </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-35678 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:17:37 +0000 twinmama 35678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JustlikeHeaven: My sister is lactation certified, and didn't mention any problems with my small bbs :) I haven't heard of pulling on the nipples to prepare them, but she did advise me to start rubbing them with coarse washcloths frequently throughout my pregnancy to toughen them up for breastfeeding. But that was mostly to decrease pain for me down the road rather than anything to do with supply, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-35670 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:04:33 +0000 SAHM0811 35670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>shells really helped my 2nd baby latch on. unfortunately my LC didn't tell me about them with my 1st baby (with whom I had alot of trouble bf'ing), so I highly recommend them! Baby 2.0 is 5 months and bf'ing great. I really think those shells are pivotal if you have flat/inverted nipples. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-35639 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:05:49 +0000 mynoahbear 35639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i was a small A before my first baby. i pumped for 8 months, no problem with supply. size shouldn't affect the amount of milk produced. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-35574 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:51:21 +0000 MsMini 35574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my last breastfeeding course (for work - I am an NICU nurse), we learned a lot about supply. 99% of the time, breast size has no effect on milk production, with enough stimulation (by breastfeeding/pumping/hand expressing)women of any breast size can produce enough milk for several babies. However, less than 1% of the time, there can be a lack of glandular tissue in the breast, which can impact milk production. This is something you wouldn't necessarily know until you try to feed though.</p> <p>As far as the comment about your breasts by the doctor. YES, your doctor should be assessing your nipples to identify if they are flat/inverted/fibrous and may need some intervention to make breastfeeding easier. Simply pulling on them is not going to make the shape better though.</p> <p>To improve the protuberance of flat/inverted nipple, you would wear breast shells (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/SoftShells-Breast-Shell-Soothers-Inverted/dp/B000058DPM" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/SoftShells-Breast-Shell-Soothers-Inverted/dp/B000058DPM</a>) for 2 weeks or more prior to delivery (only wear them inside a bra, when you are awake, don't wear them while you are sleeping. These can help the nipples to stick out more, which will make latch much easier.</p> <p>You can also pump briefly to pull out the nipples before each feed, but that is time consuming, and waiting to latch makes babies angry!</p> <p>Hope this helps! If you have any questions let me know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-35506 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:44:30 +0000 tequiero21 35506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>people say size doesn't matter. i hope not, because i have small boobs with twins coming. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-35493 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:32:59 +0000 T.H.O.U. 35493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>From my breastfeeding support group, there were some women with small chests and they could get out like 6-8 ounces at once it was crazy! I'm a D cup and could barely get out 2-4 ounces! </p> <p>If you are worried about the nipple thing, as your new OB to check em out (sorry that sounds weird). I don't think a breast exam is standard but if you have reason for concern its better to get it looked at now then when a baby is here. </p> <p>If you do have a flat/inverted nipple you may need a nipple shield. A lot of hospitals for some reason don't always offer them up so you may want to have some on hand when baby is born. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-35347 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:28:46 +0000 skibobrown 35347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a large A / small B, and I'm worried about the same issue. I have seen no changes whatsoever in the size of my breasts, and only slight changes to my nipples. (Sorry if TMI.) Everyone keeps telling me not to worry, so I guess I'll just wait and see once the baby is born. I was really looking forward to having bigger breasts during pregnancy, so I'm really bummed out that it hasn't happened for me... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-35243 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:04:40 +0000 winniebee 35243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have smallish breasts - small B before pregnancy and now I'm a C. But at one of my first doctor's appts (before they grew) my midwife told me I had good breasts for breastfeeding. So I don't think milk production is related to size! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-35225 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:56:38 +0000 DpeachLu 35225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh I see Mrs.Bells, thanks for the info!</p> <p>Honestly, with my miscarriage I do not recall the doctor saying why I would have trouble and I really didnt ask because I was young, and it was unplanned. I was mostly sitting there scared rather than curious.</p> <p>Oh how I wish my breast would grow though.. haha. I would love a B cup! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-35215 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:51:48 +0000 Mrsbells 35215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did the doctor explain why he thought you would have problems breastfeeding? Do you have inverted nipples?<br /> I started out as a small A cup, and now at 22 weeks I'm bursting out of a Bcup. I had also had similar questions about small boobs and milk supply and from my research the only down side of having smaller boobs is that you might have to nurse more often because there is less storage space for the milk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-35213 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:49:33 +0000 DpeachLu 35213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That was 6 years ago and this pregnancy I have new insurance and new doctor! I dont see anything wrong with them and they are the only thing that is changing - rather than my size! </p> <p>Thanks for the link! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-35210 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:48:10 +0000 pelikila 35210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The size of your breasts and your milk supply have no correlation. During my pregnancy at no time did my OB examine my breasts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-35207 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:46:47 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 35207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>^ This. There's no relationship between breast size and how much milk you will produce, so don't worry about that. </p> <p>As for the nipple thing -- did your doctor mean they were flat or inverted, perhaps? Here's a good link:</p> <p><a href="http://www.motherandchildhealth.com/Breastfeeding/Becky/inverted.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.motherandchildhealth.com/Breastfeeding/Becky/inverted.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-35198 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:37:13 +0000 chopsuey 35198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All the girls I know who have small breasts had great supply. Before I had my baby my bra size was 36C. I was pretty sure I'd have no problems breast feeding. So wrong. The first month my baby was attached to my boob 24/7 because I wasn't producing enough. I ended up supplementing with some formula. Now, I don't have a great supply, but I have more than enough for my LO.<br /> ps. I think it's odd that your doctor told you to pull on your nipples...? :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/small-breast-and-breastfeeding#post-35194 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:32:41 +0000 DpeachLu 35194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So this might potentially be the dumbest question on Hellobee, but I seriously do wonder about this.<br /> (Might be TMI)<br /> I am 23 weeks along and have not seen a change in my full A cups (except the areolas).<br /> I am wondering if that might be a sign that I will have problems with milk supply and or simply just breastfeeding.</p> <p>Also: A while ago (6 years ago) I ended up having a miscarriage, however before that at my first prenatal appointment the Doctor gave me a breast exam and when he looked at my breast/nipples he told me I might have trouble breastfeeding &amp; that I needed to pull on my nipples/areolas daily to get them ready. I now find it a little weird but am concerned because at 23 weeks my new doctor has yet to examine my breast and say anything similar.</p> <p>Does anyone have any experience in this department that can calm my nerves of not being able to breastfeed? </p>