How do you know if you can breast feed or not?

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I am a little over 27 weeks pregnant and my boobs have grown some, but not a lot (mind you before I got pregnant I've always had small boobs, about an A cup and now a B/ small C). I'm worried that I won't be able to breat feed because I'm not making enough milk? But I'm always leaking like crazy and have been since about 18 weeks. Anyone ever been in the same boat and able to breast feed just fine?

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Size has nothing to do with it. I'm a small A & have a great supply. Honestly the majority of people "can" breastfeed with proper support & guidance (available from lactation consultants both at the hospital & independently) & a lot of determination (it's challenging at first!)-- that's how humankind survived before formula was developed. So don't worry about it in advance!

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You won’t know until after birth if/when milk comes in. Putting baby to breast constantly will help milk come in I guess. My son didn’t wanna latch so that was one of the issues. I leaked a ton but couldn’t breastfeed still.

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Your boob size doesnt tell you if you can nurse or not. Your milk won't even come in until a few days after baby is born. My sister is an A cup and has nursed 3 kids. Size doesnt matter. When baby is born, you'll begin nursing colostrum then your milk will come in within a few days or so. If you can breastfeed or not will depend on many thing. Babies latch, any tongue or lip ties, your milk production as time goes on, etc. So speak to a lactation consultant when baby is born, they usually have one at the hospital that will come around and help you. My nurses also help me with the latch and such. Dont stress it tho, just do the best you can!

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You dint make milk until after birth. Then you can see if you can breastfeed or not.

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Your actual milk doesn't come in until around 3 days after milk. You are leaking colostrum. Also the size of your boobs doesn't mean that you can't breastfeed. If your concerned then ask your doctor what they think but you won't know anything until after baby is born. Also take a breastfeeding class to help give you tips!!

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You should be fine :) I've had a few friends with small boobs get pregnant and have no issues breast feeding after. I'm actually in the same boat, my boobs haven't grown like at all, started as a small B and still a small B lol my mum (whose my size) said her boobs got big after she gave birth.

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You can breastfeed as long as you take great care of yourself, don't stress over it and use a pump to boost your production if necessary.

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