Best name ever, right? Very descriptive. This came from a podcast listener who wrote to us asking for an episode on the very real, common phenomena of one side being bigger than the other when breastfeeding.
Sound familiar?? I’m sure to some of you it does. It is something mothers will ask about a lot~ one breast seems to make more than the other, is this normal? One breast is definitely bigger than the other, will it go back? Baby likes one side better than the other ask as a result, I am lopsided, what can I do?
Some babies do seem to like one breast over the other. They aren’t trying to be difficult on purpose, just feeding where they are most comfortable. For some babies, switching their position can help, or pumping. Knowing that things typically go back to normal once breastfeeding has ended can bring some peace of mind. Also knowing that your lopsidedness is not obvious to others – keep reminding yourself of this.
No one is absolutely perfect. We start this life with asymmetry, and will likely always have some asymmetry somewhere. Unfortunately, we are under all this pressure to look perfect. When something like breast asymmetry seems so obvious to you, it can be difficult to feel comfortable in your own skin.
If you listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week, you will get an earful of how society puts unwarranted demands on mothers. Maybe we don’t have many answers for the lopsided shitty titties (because there really aren’t that many) but we can offer you a village of mothers who understand.
Check it out here~
