https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:45:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2744941 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 18:14:56 +0000 pastemoo 2744941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Miss Ariel: That is so interesting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742764 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:32:50 +0000 Miss Ariel 2742764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Someone on my Facebook feed posted this article yesterday.<br /> <a href="https://rachelobrienibclc.com/blog/you-get-what-you-expect-low-milk-supply-and-psychology/" rel="nofollow">https://rachelobrienibclc.com/blog/you-get-what-you-expect-low-milk-supply-and-psychology/</a><br /> It talks about self fulfilling prophecies and relating to breastfeeding. Obviously even if you're positive from the start that doesn't mean everything will be easy but I do think that going into it with a negative feeling of things already being wrong could make things even harder.</p> <p>Basically I wouldn't worry about it and would assume it won't be an issue! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742757 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 13:26:19 +0000 MrsBrewer 2742757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So it's funny, my right breast is larger (and always has been larger) than my left. But when I was nursing my DD, my left always produced more milk even though it was smaller! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742642 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:56:36 +0000 Mrs. Marshmallow 2742642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My breasts did not grow at all during pregnancy, and I EBF for 6 months and am still nursing (he's almost 7 months, just eating solids now too :)) </p> <p>I did have supply issues initially but that was more to do with the size of my breasts and some latching difficulties (I have large breasts). </p> <p>I had huge success with supplements, so if you do note that you're having difficulties after your milk comes in:<br /> a) see a lactation consultant ASAP<br /> b) get some supplements - either a combo of Fenugreek + Blessed Thistle, or Milk+ (it actually mentions for mothers who's breasts didn't grow in pregnancy in their description). The window for supplements helping is supposedly 4 weeks. </p> <p>Also - like others have mentioned lots of people only breastfeed on one side. I do find one side produces more than the other, and that's common also! </p> <p>Best wishes, just set yourself up for success with support! And also I want to add that it is a myth that breastfeeding doesn't hurt, there is certainly an adjustment period for your nipples, and then one day it just doesn't hurt anymore! </p> <p>And some more of the best advice? Never quit on your hardest day :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742636 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:26:08 +0000 JMOM 2742636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine are not the same size and I always felt the smaller one produced more milk. I was especially worried because I had a lump removed, thankfully benign, from that side before getting pregnant with my 2nd and I had a 2 1/2 inch scar. I had no issues with breastfeeding after surgery and still had a large amount of milk. Does your doctor/pediatrician have a lactation consultant? I met with them before I gave birth for a consultation because of the surgery. If it worries you, you might discuss it with them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742635 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:25:44 +0000 MrsSCB 2742635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Neither of mine changed size much during pregnancy, and I've had no issues BFing. EBF for nine months now. Try not to worry! Also, I do know people who nurse exclusively from one side for a variety of reasons, so even if it came to that, it's still doable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742631 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:21:43 +0000 looch 2742631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kes18: Yes, get your newborn checked for lip and tongue tie....that was our issue and it was not diagnosed until quite late in the game and it caused all kinds of issues it shouldn't have! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742628 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:16:55 +0000 kes18 2742628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think uneven breasts is normal, so not sure if that's an issue. FWIW my breasts never grew that much (was a small C cup pre-pregnancy and maybe just was a fuller C cup during pregnancy) and I have been able to wear my normal bras through 2 babies and pregnancies (when not nursing of course). I had no issues, EBF both babies (no formula) and didn't wean my first until she was 25mo. My second is just 6mo. I had more of an oversupply with my second (1400oz in the freezer) but still had plenty with my first (saved 300oz in the freezer). We had no issues with latching. Most of the latching issues seems to either be from baby (tongue or lip ties) or mom (flat or inverted nipples). You can check out your nipples before so you have an idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742627 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:15:10 +0000 snowjewelz 2742627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My smaller left boob makes less too, but I BF my first till 9 months and currently going on almost 6 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742532 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:22:15 +0000 sarac 2742532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nearly everyone has uneven breasts. You'll likely be fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742495 Wed, 31 May 2017 20:42:26 +0000 azjax 2742495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also had boobs of different sizes, and the smaller one did make less than the larger one, but this was not responsible for my difficulties BFing. I had a forceful letdown and DS had a shallow latch (due to tongue tie), and be actually preferred feeding from the smaller boob! IMO, BFing is hard and I wouldn't borrow too much trouble worrying excessively before baby is born. Just know who you can seek BF help/support from and be kind to yourself!</p> <p>ETA: I got so much milk out of the bigger boob I could have sustained DS on that milk alone, so please don't worry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742487 Wed, 31 May 2017 20:35:48 +0000 pastemoo 2742487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@KT326: same, my smaller one is the bigger producer. funny </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742485 Wed, 31 May 2017 20:35:14 +0000 pastemoo 2742485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Veggie: 1. i put on like 5 cup sizes in each pregnancy, no issues<br /> 2. i personally know of two women who actually successfully breastfed from only one breast.</p> <p>you never know till you know. no point worrying about it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742468 Wed, 31 May 2017 19:52:27 +0000 MrsSRS 2742468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds like me. I nursed and pumped with my first until I got pregnant when he was 16 months and he weaned. My second is two and still nursing. I didn't need to supplement. I did notice when pumping that one produced more than the other, but that is common. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742440 Wed, 31 May 2017 18:28:33 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2742440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's normal as far as I know.</p> <p>I'm about the same size as you and I had other issues (well my LO did plus I had bad PPD/PPA) that caused us to stop but no supply issues. With my second I had been really sick while pregnant and I was taking meds and wasn't going to bf (planned out with my doctors) and I just bf'd for colostrum and then tried to pump wean and just could not get the milk to stop for weeks, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742439 Wed, 31 May 2017 18:27:50 +0000 LindsayLou 2742439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I doubt that it will be an issue! One of mine is larger, and that side actually produced a little less milk while I was breastfeeding. My toddler breastfed with no issues until 19 months. Mine also don't really increase in size during pregnancy, just after my milk comes in when baby is born. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742435 Wed, 31 May 2017 18:20:08 +0000 KT326 2742435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My smaller one actually produces more than my bigger one! It shouldn't make a difference at all. </p> <p>Also, mine never changed sizes during pregnancy. It wasn't until I gave birth and my milk came in that they got bigger. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742434 Wed, 31 May 2017 18:19:50 +0000 Veggie 2742434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pollywog: @Maysprout: Oh thats great news! I've found things online about how it's normal, but nothing about how it may effect breastfeeding.</p> <p>@bhbee: Interesting that it was easier for feeding on the the smaller sid, thanks for sharing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742431 Wed, 31 May 2017 18:07:43 +0000 Maysprout 2742431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That sounds like me, the size diff is exaggerated in pregnancy and breastfeeding. It's never been a problem though with nursing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742426 Wed, 31 May 2017 18:03:15 +0000 bhbee 2742426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one slightly bigger and it's exaggerated during pregnancy. I had no problems nursing. It did make more (about 2x when I pumped) but I nursed both sides no problem. In fact early on it was easier for kids to nurse on the smaller side as letdown was not so forceful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742424 Wed, 31 May 2017 18:00:10 +0000 Pollywog 2742424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Veggie: Most likely it won't be an issue. Worst case, I've heard of someone who only breastfed on one side due to cancer. She nursed until 2. In my case, I have a big size difference and my little boob always produces more because LO likes it more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-i-have-issues-breastfeeding#post-2742422 Wed, 31 May 2017 17:55:29 +0000 Veggie 2742422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm due with my first in a few months and hope to EBF but I'm worried about it due to my breasts. My right breast has always been about 0.5 cup larger than my left and since I've gotten pregnant the difference has gotten bigger. It seems like my left breast hasn't increased in size at all. I know having different sizes is normal, but I worry that my left doesn't have any milk glands or won't be able to produce anything and it'll all be up to my right. I have had some leaking from my right, typically in the middle of the night. Does anyone have experience with this?</p> <p>If it matters at all, before getting pregnant I was comfortable in a B cup bra but now my right is very tight in a C. </p>