Expert: Joanna Liberty - 1/27/2012

Question
i have a big size of breast size i feel very pain whenever my 1 and half month baby feed me.how can i feed her coractly.and how can lose the size of my both breast.thanks for your regarding.

Answer
Congratulations! Breastfeeding your baby is a wonderful way to feed him or her. Breastfeeding is a natural process, and it shouldn't be painful. Since you're experiencing pain, you may need to try a different way to hold your baby or a different latch.

Have you tried to nurse in a laid back position? Many people have found this helps to get a proper latch and doesn't hurt. Here is a good article on proper positioning from La Leche League: http://www.llli.org/faq/positioning.html.

It also may be painful if your baby is not getting enough of your breast tissue in her mouth. You want to make sure baby is taking a big "bite" so that she's getting the milk ducts to release milk and not just feeding from the nipple.

Breast size isn't usually a problem - woman with all different sizes and shapes of breasts can successfully breastfeed. You just have to find the position that works best for you and your baby. It takes a little practice, but you will both become experienced and successful in your breastfeeding relationship.

If your breasts are enlarged because you have milk engorgement - something that does happen around that time - you can try to pump or manually express milk before she tries to nurse. Engorgement can prevent baby from getting a good latch too. Here's a great article about engorgement and what you can do: http://www.llli.org/faq/engorgement.html

I would also encourage you to get in touch with a local La Leche League Leader if possible! They can be a great resource.