One is bigger than the other

[hotlama]

Hi, I am the proud mom of a 6 week old. Breastfeeding has been going very well but one breast is much bigger than the other. One breast has a huge supply and the other doesn't. I'm guessing it's because I have been using one more than the other but am wondering how to fix the problem asap.

TIA for your advice.

[madelsmama]

Well, you could nurse more on the smaller side to "even things out", however, besides being lop-sided, there is not any problem with having more milk from one side.

[Nipple_nectar]

http://www.breastfeeding.com/forums/images/smilies/welcome.gif I agree that there is no harm: you could start each session with the lesser producer and see if it catches up:-)

[pixiegal_jess]

I hear your pain! Try pumping, too. That did help me out a bit on my smaller side. BTW-- I was pretty symmetrical pre-birth, and now only three weeks in, one-- yes ONE-- breast, nipple, and areola are almost freakishly larger than the other side. (Sure hope THAT evens out eventually!!)