What feeding positions work if I'm large breasted?
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
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I really want to tell you how much I appretiate that you have made these videos free to the public so that I can share them with my patients to watch at home, in the clinic or during a phone consultation. I work in a pediatric clinic and have saved you as a favoirte in my exam rooms to show these videos to moms. Thank you so much for caring so much about helping mothers and sharing this information with all of us.
+Susan Ralph You're most welcome, Susan. I'm so glad you find the videos helpful! :)
Is the breast milk different if the mother is obese. Would the baby get too much fat in the diet?
We are due in a month and a half but I’m so thankful I’m finding this video ahead of time. I was worried I would struggle with this being larger chested but I feel more comfortable going into breastfeeding.
@emmy3561, I'm so happy you found us, too! Before your baby arrives, I suggest watching our longer video, so you can see the adjustments that can help you find your own best fit with these positions. Best of luck. Here's a link to our free longer video: www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/
Thank you for posting there is not enough info and help for bigger Breast
You're most welcome, Melissa. I'm so glad it helped!
Really glad I found this video. It has been a game changer for me. I have moved from feeling annoyed at breastfeeding due to being uncomfortable and having to hold my breast with one hand n support baby with the other.... now I am free to use my hands. This video is a blessing
Christina Philbert I’m so glad! Thanks for sharing your experience. Your baby is very lucky you kept searching till you found a way that worked better. :)
Do you produce a lot of milk?!
wow.. these videos really helped me better understand more that its possible to succeed with breastfeeding. Many women are not educated correctly or under educated about this which cause them to give up on breastfeeding or cause them to have this mental block that its so hard but thank God he continues to lead me to strive to understand because its much simpler than people make it seem these days. We were created for natural breastfeeding, but we need more women like you all teaching this topic to younger and first time mothers like me..lol
You are right! Thank you for reminding that our body was created for this.
Thank you so much for this video, trying to feed when you have large was such a struggle. I knew at the hospital when they were teaching me how to get my boy to latch on something wasn't right... this technique really worked for me.
I'm *so* glad the video helped you, Salma. That was exactly my hope in making these videos public, that many mothers would find what they needed to make breastfeeding work. Your baby is very lucky you are working so hard to give him the best!
Sweetheart, I am sorry you are experiencing trouble. I am a certified breast expert. Allow me to assist you!
Did you produce a lot of milk?!
GOD BLESS HER EVERY MOMENTS, I'M PROUD OF HER MYSELF, GOOD MOM WITH HER BABY
This is extremely helpful!! I struggled alot to breastfeed my son and the lactation consultants at the hospital were no help. I so wish I had seen this when he was a baby. At least I found it before having baby #2 :D
Same. Hospital lactation consultant’s try like 3 times then just tell you “oh everybody can’t do it so just formula feed”
As a larger breasted woman, I've had to figure out how to breastfeed my daughter in a way that was comfortable for the both of us, and this method is definitely going to be one to try so thank you
Hey if you don’t mind...what positions do you currently use?
Good luck with breastfeeding . Have you tried the side lying position as demonstrated in this video ? ua-cam.com/video/MZQebDP0M_s/v-deo.html This video from Nancy is really good with her explanations and the mother talking about her experiences , but the Sikana video shows the actual baby latching on and the mother has larger breasts than in Nancy's video ( probably twice the size of her baby's head ! ) . It also shows how the baby's nose keeps clear of his mother's skin so he can breathe as her breast is large and deep and is rounded instead of coming to more of a point at the end . No disrespect to Nancy intended by sending you a video , but I dont know how you can do it as a direct message now .
@@MsLovelyArie I've been side-lying her on my lap and using my forearm to support her head, then I use my other hand to lift my breast towards her, in order for her to be able to latch on, that or I let her lay flat on her back with her head turned towards my breast (also on my lap) and again, I move my breast, as needed, for her to be able to latch on. Laying her on my lap seems to be the best option for me when I'm sitting up, it's not the greatest for my posture but it works
@@scooby1992 what a fantastic video! thank you much for sharing that. I've sort of been doing that, but I've been doing it with her side lying on my lap and struggle with her constantly unlatching because she's not 100% comfortable. The tip about not holding/touching the back of her head will definitely help with the unlatching issue that we've been having. Again, thank you so much❤
@@natashawhatman551No problem . Keep up the good work breastfeeding your little one . It is a fantastic video , but I was a bit worried about the baby's nose up against the breast early on in the video , but they find a way to breathe OK . The mother looks quite comfortable lying on her side and all those pillows help with her posture . Even though the baby looks like a new born it's amazing that he knows what to do and latches really well . I don't think there are that many videos showing the problems that mothers with large breasts might have with breastfeeding . I am not sure if the baby is small or his Mommy's boob is big ! There are a lot of great videos that show latch on , breastfeeding positions , how to breastfeed discreetly in public and also skin to skin . Happy to share any I come across with you .
Where was this video 8 weeks ago for me to try? Still going to try, I really need my baby to latch properly. Me stuffing her mouth isn't working well for me.
I agree, Sydorney. Breastfeeding works much better when baby is in charge, as babies are born with the hardwiring needed to make it work. You might find our free, full-length video with narration helpful. You can find it here: www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/
I definitely thought I was not going to be able to breastfeed. I was just going to pump. Thanks for this video
I'm so glad this video convinced you to give breastfeeding a try. I definitely recommend also watching the longer, free video here: www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/
Thank you will try tomorrow. Only tried football hasn’t worked
I wish I had this video 8 years ago.. I couldn’t bring myself to try breastfeeding with such large breasts. I didn’t want to ask for help because I was shy and embarrassed by my own body, so I missed out on something I really did want to do deep in my heart. I can’t have more babies, so I deeply regret not asking for that help back then. This is a wonderful empowering video, and it should be shown to every woman with larger breasts!
I completely understand your feelings. Many women experience missing out on breastfeeding as a loss to be mourned. I'm sorry you won't have another chance to nurse a baby, and I appreciate your kind words!
I had the same experience... I regret it so much
What size are they?! My wife would put hers & the baby on the table sometimes but she is f cup
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO! Essie thank you for showing the full process because it's so hard to understand descriptions without video/images!
You're most welcome! I'm delighted you found the video helpful, and I know Essie is, too. :)
I'm so happy I found this video, I would've needed this advise 11,5 years ago when brestfeeding my first child failed. I'm expecting my second child this year, so this time I'll be trying harder to find better positions, hoping to figure it out. Thank you so much for making this video.
This is a video I share with many mums I see. They feel very empowered by it. Thank you.
You're most welcome! I'm delighted they find it helpful. :)
Thank u. I've had latching problems with my other children due u to large breast, I couldn't stuff there mouth like they told me. I'm going to try this position, also yes it looks like i can tend to the others.
I got so discouraged due to my breast enlarging with every pregnancy n me having small babies.
This means so much,especially with the nipple positions. I'm so happy n encouraged. They should show feeding positions based on breast size/shape at classes
Kitt Fin, I'm glad this video was helpful. If you need one-on-one help with nursing after your baby comes, check out the list of lactation providers who use this approach on our website at: www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/find-a-professional/
@@NancyMohrbacher I did. But I live out in the country the closest consultant is 2hrs away
Thanks for this video. I’m a brand new mama to a 4 lb premie. I’ve spoken with many lactation consultants who don’t seem to really get the fact that I have bigger breasts and my technique may have to be adjusted. Seeing this has given me hope 😭. Thank you.
You're most welcome,. Best of luck with your new baby!
So glad I found this video. I've been so anxious as my little one will be here this week and as I started fiddling with my breast pump to make sure I knew what I was doing I realized I had no idea how to position myself to feed him! Thank you so much for posting!
Thanks for writing, Leksis Gallup. You may also want to watch our longer video that describes the adjustments you can make to get just the right fit with your baby. You can see it free here: www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/
I see your comment was a year ago! What size was they?! How well did this video help you?!
This is a brand new position I've learnt! I didn't know we can breastfeed with this half laid-back position. I've been doing it sitting up straight and most of the times a bit slouching, not to mention that I have large and low breasts so that every time I breastfeed I have to both hold the baby and my breast because otherwise we won't latch perfectly.
irina best, yes, these positions can be way easier. You can watch the free longer video for a more complete idea of how to make adjustments so you and your baby find the best fit here: www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/
That is what I have been doing for the pass 3 weeks until now that I am seeing this.
irina best, my hope is to show that nursing doesn't have to be uncomfortable. In fact, it can be really relaxing instead of such hard work.
EXCELLENT!!! I am very large breasted and had to experiment around when feeding my babies when I was younger. My children are all grown now. Whew!!!!! My husband and I had 5 children. I am in my 60’s now.
Was you already large breastfed before you're children & are they still large?! My wife is now f cup & I hope when she is done breastfeeding they stay the same size!
thank you so much
Wow what a simple fix. I'm going to try this next feeding!! I'm very large breasted and feeding my newborn is hard work. I don't think she had a proper latch so she has been very hungry and my boobs dried up already ☹️ but after one full day of not feeding her they feel so full, but when I squeeze them nothing comes out ☹️ I'm gonna watch some videos of how to stimulate milk production.
Idk if you’re still having the same issues but I found a video online about a lymphatic drainage massage you can do and it helped me a lot. I do it everytime before I pump and it’s been extremely helpful
I'm facing the same problem right now
So grateful for these videos!
You're most welcome! Glad it was helpful. :)
If you and your baby are still struggling, it is time to seek one-on-one help from a skilled breastfeeding supporter in your area. All mamas benefit from help and support. If you need help in finding someone near you, please let me know.
I need help i live in dallas texas and i just gave birth on oct 19 2018 , im struggling so much i only want to breast feed but my baby has jaundice and i want to help him so bad. Im big breast and struggling for him to latch correctly
Plus my nipples are low
@@juanitamorenodesilva8132 Please contact the lactation consultants at the hospital where you gave birth. I'm sure they can either help you with this or refer you to someone else who can. Best of luck!!!!
@@juanitamorenodesilva8132 I live in Dallas as well and having the same issue. Please share your findings
I really wish that this education was provided in the hospital setting. Most moms are there for 2-4 days and do see a "lactation consultant" but aren't given the right education. With both of my children, I was given artificial tools (nipple shield, suction bulb to bring nipple out) to help with latching, all this time we were latching wrong. I feel like I wouldn't of quit breastfeeding with my first after a severely cracked nipple causing mastitis. With my second, it's still a struggle and I have a battle with myself everyday of whether to go to exclusively pumping or not. Baby and I fight 50% of time and it's so tiring. I cannot wait until she wakes for the next feed to try these positions. I have large breasts and my nipple is lower and have been sitting up way to high. I wouldn't have made it this far (6 weeks) without the amazing lactation consultant at my pediatricians office and a RX for Dr. Jack Newman's ointment . She did teach me proper latching and this position but I was so tired, engorged, in pain, and frustrated that the why didn't sink in.
Thank you for having these videos available for free (not like other videos out there)!! You are saving one desperate midnight googling mom at a time!
Thank you so much! I'm breastfeeding exclusively and had trouble getting her to deep latch. After watching this I have no pain and no lipstick nipple! My daughter is only 5 days, having painful feeding and nipples I was about to give up! Again thank you!
You're most welcome, Jessica. I'm *so* glad our videos helped you!!!!
A great video, thank you ao so much for sharing this 😊🙏🏼
You're most welcome!
I really wished I had found this video 2 years ago
Nancy, this is great! Good work! Warmly, Barbara
As a large transitioning man, this is so helpful!!!
I'm thrilled to hear this! Our fondest hope is to support all nursing parents. Best of luck!
I have 36J’s and am nervous that I will struggle to breastfeed
THANK YOU 😭😭😭
Wow amazing
Very helpful
This was very helping!
I'm so glad, Marissa!
My baby just learned to latch and he's a preemie I have to use a nipple shield but I notice when I breastfeed he drips all over me and himself what can I do about that?
i was able to exclusively breast feed for nearly a year from watching these videos. ❤❤❤
Hopefully this works for me , I tired every position that the hospitals lactation nurses showed me and nothing worked. I’ve also tried nipple shields for my inverted nipples and nothing works. Hopefully this position works
If you feel like you're still not where you want to be after trying it, please consider making an appointment with an IBCLC (international board-certified lactation consultant). You don't have to sort this out alone! Your hospital should be able to put you in touch with someone in your area. Good luck!
Well done! Thank you Nancy.
Hey hi! Is this helpful for newborn babies too cause I am struggling so much to feed my baby he is only 3 days older.
@sakshi_445, yes, for sure. I suggest you watch our longer free video (link at end), which describes the adjustments that can help you find your own best fit when using these positions. They are ideal for a newborn. Here's the link: www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/
Hi Nancy, I’ve had quite a journey with BF.. my baby had a tongue tie that we got clipped at 2.5 weeks of age. Also, starting out I had flat nipples. For all of these reasons I used a nipple shield.. I worked hard with a LC to position and latch and do physical therapy to decrease tension and help promote good oral motor skills. Baby was still slipping off my breast so I couldn’t get off the shield. Once my milk came in, I found out I have an oversupply and forceful let down on my right breast... so my baby was choking and clamping down on my nipple to slow the flow... I’ve started to pump or express some milk out before latching.. at 7 weeks old my baby refused the shield and finally latches but has a shallow latch, probably from muscle memory of the shield. I’ve been trying to latch correctly since we have skin to skin contact and she’s not falling off then breast anymore and sticking her tongue out further and is just a bigger baby. I have very large breasts as well (36G). I get a blanched crease across my nipple and it very uncomfortable to breastfeed. She is 8weeks now... is it too late to retrain the shallow latch? We’ve been through so much emotionally and physically. I can’t imagine giving up now, but is it worth it to continue suffering if the latch can’t improve at this point?
Baby is sleeping now after a painful feed and I have vasospasms as well from the trauma to my nipples.. I will try this technique and return with updates!
Hi Olga, Your baby is *so* lucky you've worked so hard on nursing. No, I don't think it's too late. What you don't say, though, is whether you've tried these positions while allowing baby to do the latching. Typically, in these situations, baby goes on deeper with the help of gravity and relaxed jaw muscles. To see this approach (which is also recommended for fast milk flow) in more detail, view our free longer video and give it a try. I'd love to hear if it helps. You can see it here: www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/
@@olgalaster8983 I see your comment was 2 years ago! Did this help?! My wife is f cup with large nipples but a slight squeeze & a lot of leche comes out. I think that's what makes it easy to feed. Sometimes she puts them & baby on the table
Ok. Ima try this way. Id just about given up on nursing. But i really want too nurse my son. But my breasts are huge. Will update if this sitting back works
Angie M., yes, let us know how it goes. Please know, too, that help is out there. If you need a recommendation for someone in your area, let me know where you are, and I'll see if I know someone who can help you nurse your baby.
I'm only 19 weeks and I looked up This video because my breasts are so big and now I'm pregnant. They're about as big as hers or bigger and I'm just wondering how the hell am I going to breastfeed my baby. It's almost like I'm stressing about it now because I am definitely breastfeeding but I want to be successful.
It's good to think and learn about this now. I suggest watching our free 38-minute video on positioning, which explains more specific strategies for finding comfortable positions. (link at the end). Also, consider attending breastfeeding support group meetings, where you can see others nursing their babies. If you're in the U.S., this would be La Leche League or Breastfeeding USA. Here's the link to the video: naturalbreastfeeding.com/
I'm planning on breastfeeding my next baby but found finding positions difficult. I could only ever do the football hold with my other children because the top of my breast would spill over their nose so I worried about suffocation. I'll be having a repeat c section so getting up from a reclining position like that is near impossible. I have large breasts and my nipples are placed lower as well. Any tips?
During the first week or two after birth, these positions can work really well. Keep in mind that you'll be resting and recovering, so getting up may not be as much of an issue as it will be later, when you'll be doing more. I suggest watching our free, full-length video before you baby comes. You can see it here: www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/
Nancy Mohrbacher Thank you. I'll definitely watch the video. I have 3 other children that I homeschool so my chores always resume when I get home from the hospital (minus heavy lifting) so I don't get much rest after birth. Getting up from any reclining position so soon after my c sections has always been an issue. I don't have help from family or friends and my husband is gone a lot for work so I mostly have no choice but to jump back into full mom mode the day I get home from the hospital. I'm hoping with the next baby that I'll get a week or two to relax. Haha
When my third child was born, my oldest was very helpful. Perhaps your oldest child can give you some help in getting up, as needed. I hope it goes really well this time and that you find these positions more relaxing. :)
My baby is 12 pounds only 12 days old and we’re really struggling 😩
Chelsea Allred, it sounds like you need one-on-one help. In what town are you located? I might know someone I could recommend.
Breast feeding is hell with large breasts esp with oversupply letdown shit is killing me right now, baby is soo stressed
I'm sorry breastfeeding is so stressful for you and your baby right now! I suggest watching our longer video (link at end of this post). These positions give your baby more control over milk flow and make nursing more comfortable for you. Let me know if it helps! Longer free video here: www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/
I can’t get my son to latch his mouth is small and my nipple is huge
Have you seen a lactation consultant? The good news is that newborns' mouths grow very quickly. One option is to establish your milk supply with a pump for a few weeks until his mouth is big enough for your nipple. First, you might want to watch our longer free video and try those strategies. You can find it here: naturalbreastfeeding.com/
if the latch is deep can you still get blisters? I have blisters on the ends of my nipples. I stopped breastfeeding because of it but I've started again cause I didn't want to give up. the blisters are back again :(
When the latch is truly deep, there should be no friction or pressure on your nipple, which is what causes the blisters. However, it is possible for a baby to have a tongue tie, which restricts baby's tongue movements and can cause the kind of problems you describe. Before considering that possibility, I suggest trying the approach described on the free video here: www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/ It's possible, that if you allow your baby to control the latch, she may get on deeper. Best of luck!
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Wow this didn't help me at all
You might find the longer, free video more helpful, as it explains what adjustments to make. You can find it here: www.NaturalBreastfeeding.com Best of luck!
I see all the mothers are heavier large breasted lady's no offense ! but what about smaller moms with much much smaller breasts? do these positions/natural positions work with the smaller body moms? I'm a verry small breasted tiny framed mom an I've always felt that night have had something to do with my breastfeeding failure....
+julie Barczak Hi Julia, Actually Janine is not large breasted. You can watch her in action here: ua-cam.com/video/Wj5HHGa7I2M/v-deo.html
+Nancy Mohrbacher
hi Nancy ! I watched the link an I would personally consider her larger breasted compared to myself,preparing for baby number two defiantly going to save these videos in hopes I can successfully breastfeed this time with some new more natural positions !
+julie Barczak Where do you live, Julie? I might know someone I could recommend in your area. It would be good to have someone locally you can see if you have breastfeeding issues. Sometimes just a little tweak is all that's needed.
Not helpful, just talk but no actual showing. My baby still fussy, screaming and moving his legs and arms, latching huts like hell. Thanks for nothing
MinaSchokolade try watching our full-length free video, which shows much more at www.naturalbreastfeeding.com
Very helpful
I'm so glad, Toya g!!!!
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