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Nursing and large breasts

gazellegirlgazellegirl
in June 2013 Moms
Any ideas for helpful things/techniques? LO doesn't always want to latch on like he can, and I'm at a loss. My breasts are large...like FF or G cup. What have you found useful? I was wondering about nursing pillows or other stuff...advice and so on. Thanks!
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  • JANCANDANCEJANCANDANCE member
    I use the football hold it is easiest for us.
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  • VeriUnique611VeriUnique611 member

    Positioning is key-- the side lying and football holds are recommended. I have large breasts, however, I still use the cross cradle hold fairly often. It works well for us.  

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  • fabumamafabumama member
    Football on the right. Cross cradle on the left. That's what the lactation consultant suggested and it has been so much better. And the My Brest Friend nursing pillow. And roll up a small towel or face cloth and put it under your breast to prop it up.
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  • Ethansmommy18Ethansmommy18 member
    football held is great help! I am a double d and this use to be a issue but now he does a fine.
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  • jefkjefk member
    I'm a E cup now, and when my boobs fill up with milk, they get hard and my nipples get flat.  I saw an LC who recommended a nipple shield.  It allowed DD to latch on.  
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  • steph_pegasussteph_pegasus member

    imageJANCANDANCE:
    I use the football hold it is easiest for us.

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  • Western DivaWestern Diva member
    My boobs are an I cup. I use My Brest Friend pillow, cross cradle hold, and do hold my hand under my breast when feeding so it doesn't pull away from DS's mouth. I also make sure to "hamburger" my boob when latching him on, I find it makes a big difference.

     

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  • JRoxberg26JRoxberg26
    I'm a G cup currently. Washcloth rolled up under the breast, the football hold, a boppy pillow, and a nipple shield are all must have's for me right now. I had a tiny baby too, so it's made it even more difficult. Good luck!
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  • NOV04NOV04 member
    imagechristaman:
    Football on the right. Cross cradle on the left. That's what the lactation consultant suggested and it has been so much better. And the My Brest Friend nursing pillow. And roll up a small towel or face cloth and put it under your breast to prop it up.


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