Re: [ozmidwifery] Favourite Breast

[Belinda Maier]

I had two friends who found themselves in this situation. While the baby is getting enough from one breast then apart from the lopsidedness which will settle down, there is no problem. Much the same as twins, one breast can be suffiencient. The breasts function individually so one may not let down the same or whatever, no point in stressing or fighting the baby over it, it is the way it is for this child. The baby will juggle the supply of one breast effieciently if there is no problems with breast function, which it sounds as if there is no problems. One friend I had did have problems with feeding, very underwiegth with one breast never developing (sizeaa) the other was a b-c size but she still had problems with supply, this was a functional issue I think due to puberty and being underweight etc, so we did have to manage this to enable the baby to get sufficient food. Good luck Belinda ----- Original Message ----- From: Sandy Cochrane To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 11:56 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Favourite Breast Dear all, Would love some ideas on how to help with a babe who has a distinct preference for one breast over the other. The little one is four and a bit months old and attaches and draws beautifully, just has a favourite breast, which makes Mummy a little lop sided (at least 2 cup sizes bigger!).  Mum has tried different positions, feeding from the less popular side first etc, but babe will just play around not feeding, and then demand a feed again in half an hours time.  And if not offered the favoured breast will play at the breast again.  Any ideas?  Thanks, Sandy.