Many new moms are discouraged about breastfeeding when they wake up one morning with one breast one or more cup sizes bigger than the other. It isn't the end of the world, and with patience it is very easily fixed.
- Be sure your milk is completely in. The first four to six weeks you should just worry about regaining your strength and getting milk into your precious new baby.
- 2Once you and your baby seem to have things all figured out, begin to nurse more on the smaller breast. The extra nursing will tell your body to produce more milk on that side.
- 3Begin and end each feeding on that side for about a week. Then nurse each side equally for a day. This should bring things back into balance.
- You deserve congratulations for choosing to breastfeed. Though it may be "natural," it isn't easy at first, but it's the best food for your new baby.
- Keep going. The first two months are the hardest, but they get so much better, starting with that first smile.
- Chances are your breasts will be slightly different sizes until your baby is weaned. You're likely the only one who will notice the difference, so don't worry too much.
- Remember, if you are having trouble, there are lactation consultants at the hospital, or you can call La Leche League for help and support.
- If your little one doesn't want to nurse longer, you may use a pump to stimulate the smaller side.
- Never reduce the amount of time spent at the larger breast; that may decrease your milk supply. Only increase nursing time on the smaller one.