Does small breasts mean less milk?

A very important issue during breastfeeding is that you must ensure that the breasts secrete enough milk to ensure that the baby is full. However, there are many factors that affect the amount of milk secreted by the breasts, one of the most obvious being the size of the breasts. From my impression, it seems that fuller breasts mean more milk secretion, and if the breasts are too small, I would worry about insufficient milk secretion. So, does it mean that smaller breasts will produce less milk? Is milk production directly related to breast size?

1. Breast size has nothing to do with milk production

Breast size refers to the amount of fat in the breasts and has nothing to do with the amount of milk. Some mothers have large breasts, but their main structure is fat and connective tissue. They do not have many mammary gland cells, so they do not necessarily produce much milk. Some mothers do not have small breasts before pregnancy. During pregnancy, due to the stimulation of large amounts of estrogen and progesterone, their breasts will rapidly increase. Therefore, if the breasts develop small, there is no need to worry too much, as it will not affect the secretion of milk.

2. Milk secretion is related to breast development

Regardless of breast size, there are dozens of functional mammary lobules and millions of mammary alveoli that secrete milk. Therefore, every new mother has the ability to lactate.

Some mothers have large breasts, but their mammary glands are not well developed, which makes them prone to insufficient milk secretion after delivery; some mothers have small breasts, but they have many mammary gland cells during breastfeeding, so their milk will be sufficient.

How do you know if you don’t have enough breast milk?

1. After each feeding, the baby always holds the nipple tightly in his mouth, sucking more and swallowing less.

2. Suddenly spit out the nipple while drinking milk and cry non-stop. After eating, he took a short nap and then woke up crying.

3. The amount and frequency of urination and defecation decrease, but weight does not increase.

4. The mother's breasts do not look full, and the milk is small and thin.

How to improve the quality of breast milk?

1. Improve nutrition

Breastfeeding mothers need more nutrients than normal women. During the confinement period, you must eat enough protein-rich foods, such as milk, soy milk, meat, eggs, various fresh vegetables, and drink more soup. Eat a varied diet and don't be picky eaters.

2. Avoid spicy food

As the old saying goes: If the mother is hot, the child will be hot; if the mother is cold, the child will be cold. During the confinement period, mothers should not eat spicy, hot, cold or raw foods such as chili peppers and cold drinks.

3. Stay optimistic

Human and mental factors, such as excessive tension, anxiety, sadness, and anger, can affect the secretion of prolactin and reduce milk production.

Therefore, mothers must keep a happy spirit and stable emotions in order to ensure normal milk secretion.

In life, the problem of insufficient milk troubles many new mothers. But scientific research has shown that there is no direct relationship between breast size and milk volume. So, flat-chested moms can rest assured.