Over the past thirty-five years of experience working with nursing mothers whose breasts came in an amazing variety of shapes and sizes, I have discovered that breastfeeding can present special challenges for the large breasted woman. Breast milk production is a function of the glandular tissue inside the breast as well as the baby’s appetite and suckling ability. The fatty …
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I always planned to nurse my babies, but I secretly worried that I wouldn’t have enough milk because of my breast size. They did get a bit bigger during my pregnancy (AA to B cup), but it seemed impossible that my small breasts would be able to produce enough milk to feed a baby. It was a big relief to me to discover …
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Ask Anne… Question: I breastfed my little boy for 18 months. I weaned two months ago ago, and now my breasts are sagging. They feel smaller, and are soft and droopy. Will the firmness return, and how long will it take? Answer: Pregnancy is what changes the shape of your breasts, and these changes occur whether you nurse or not. …
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Ask Anne… Question: One of my breasts has always been a bit larger than the other, but since I started breastfeeding, the difference is really pronounced. Other than the way it looks, my main concern is that my left side is overflowing, while my right makes barely anything.Why is one breast bigger than the other, and is there anything I …
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