EBF side preference

erinjason11

My LO will be 12 weeks on Sunday. For the last 2-3 days she prefers to feed on my right breast only. Any ideas? Anyone else experienced this? (She has fed on left a few times, but prefers right).

justkeeptrying

I've read that this is quite common. My sister told me that my nephew rarely nurses on one side. But he is 16 months so a lot older. Keep offering both breasts. My DS will often do a day or two where he doesn't go for very long on one side but then goes on the other. Then a few days later he might switch which one he's preferring.

If your LO continues to refuse one side then your body will adjust. My sister said she's noticed a reduction in her supply on one side but she still always offers it and occasionally he'll accept.

odawg

My daughter loves the left. Just try and pump the off side to keep the milk going. I found my left produces more milk so i assume thats why she likes it

montanchelsy

Yup my DD prefers the left. I just keep offering the right and pump if needed.

agilber3

My little guy did this at first. I think my right side has a faster flow so it was easier. I read that it could be the saltiness or taste to it too. Now he just wants a boob in his mouth haha