Michelle,
Its a fact of life that all humans, whether men or women are asymmetrical on comparing both sides of their body.  Women in general know this because their breasts are asymmetrical when they try on bras etc.  But what isnt addressed at all is the fact that men often have the same asymmetry but in a different region.  When I tenderly point this out to moms who think they are unlucky and abnormal, the dads are the first to agree and respond with the general truth and that no one really notices on a man.  Plus most humans have 2 feet which are often not the same size.  But since breasts are viewed differently and more sensitively as a "vital" organ, its only fair to point out other "vital" double organs on the opposite sex.

I hope I have made sense on such a sensitive subject with the idea to empower a woman, rather than she think she is somehow "less" because of her asymmetry.

Asymmetrical flame retardant suit on and zipped!
Theresa Johnson
Orlando Florida

"Michelle L. Roth" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Hello all,

I had a mom call me yesterday with some questions that I cannot seem to
find answers to.

She is concerned that she and her husband have noticed her breasts are two
different sizes. We talked about it being mostly a cosmetic problem - she
can feel milk letting down on both sides and baby is satisfied no matter
which side she nurses from. I suggested that perhaps baby prefers one side
over the other, and is better (more efficient) at emptying that side. But,
I didn't have any practical suggestions for her other than pad her bra!
Any ideas?

Also, she was wondering if she could use cough drops. Her OB had told her
they were OK during pregnancy other than ones containing menthol. My
impression is that cough drops are mainly topical. Would there be anything
passed to the baby through breastmilk? (already checked Hale's and
couldn't find what I was looking for)

Lastly, she was concerned about using cellulite cream (I forgot to ask
what body part she used it on). I told her that as long as she wasn't
using it on her nipples it would be OK, but I can't find any references to
back me up. As long as she watches that neither she nor the baby have any
type of reaction ...

Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated!
Warmly,
Michelle Roth
Leader - LLL of Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA

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