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Please help me fix my megaboob or make the other one more mega

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GoldenCagedBird · 28/01/2023 16:09

Been breastfeeding for 7 months, in the past 8 weeks one boob has turned into a megaboob. It’s a cup size bigger than the other and it’s starting to look very noticeable in clothes. Is this normal???

I have ordered a wearable breast pump to pop in the other other one to encourage a bit of a boost to even it out, but is there anything I can do to decrease the size of the megaboob?

I have been told to drop feeds from it but it just gets bigger and more engorged. I don’t really know how it’s supposed to work.

I saw a registered lactation consultants at BF group and she didn’t really give me any help for the aesthetics….just checked baby’s latch to ensure she was ok on the smaller boob side (all absolutely fine)

any help?

I know things might get a bit wonky post baby- but this is too wonky for my liking

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GoldenCagedBird · 28/01/2023 18:33

Anyone?

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NewNameFor2023 · 28/01/2023 18:35

Are you making sure you are feeding from both sides evenly?

CupEmpty · 28/01/2023 18:39

Just feed from the other side first each time until it evens out, and feed a small amount from the big size just to take the pressure off

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Viviennemary · 28/01/2023 18:40

I have seen somebody with unequal sized breasts on a medical programme and they had to have surgery. However, in your case the breastfeeding is still ongoing it will most likely rectify itself soon or when you stop bf. But I can see why its a concern. I think I would try and get an appointment with the GP.

Cussons · 28/01/2023 18:43

Are you feeding equally off of both sides ? This happened to me when I was breastfeeding. My left boob was massive. Baby seemed to like the right one more. They soon went back to normal after I stopped...at 16 months. I think whenever you stop, they will go back to normal

ShakeItChilli · 28/01/2023 18:44

I had this when breastfeeding dd1, she just really preferred one side. I also use to call it megaboob lol. Just to offer reassurance they evened out again after stopping bf.

Mammyloveswine · 28/01/2023 18:48

I had a breast abscess and ended up only feeding from one boob..once I stopped feeding they evened up and I fed fine from both the next time!

I did buy a chicken fillet thing ti even things out under clothes!

katmarie · 28/01/2023 18:51

After breastfeeding two kids, I have one boob that is distinctly larger than the other, didn't make any difference trying to get them to feed on the other side first or anything. I use a chicken fillet insert thing in my bra to even them up now if I'm wearing something that shows up the difference.

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