I had a mother that I worked with who had extremely large breasts.  She was
quite obese and often didn't wear a bra because of having trouble finding
something to fit.

Anyway, I did use the rolled up towels under her breasts and also had good
luck by getting her in a recliner and reclining back so that her breasts
wouldn't roll under--her nipples would end up totally south or in her lap.

This was a case that was one of the most challenging I have ever worked
with.  Small baby, mom with huge breasts and nipples.  We had her pump,
finger feed, and worked with latch on and finally--at the age of three
weeks, the baby decided to latch on and nurse!  She then nursed him
exclusively for three weeks and decided to quit.   Talk about disappointment
and hard work!  She quit because her husband and father told her that he
wasn't getting enough, etc.  He gained well the entire time and we logged
his wet diapers, x per day of nursing, and she rented a scale.

All was going well. Anyway, she thanked me for all my help and told me that
she wanted to get pregnant again ASAP.  I guess it was her baby, her choice
even though I didn't understand her choice.  She told me that she would like
to try nursing her next baby...............and here I had thought we had
really *tried*.  Go figure!

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Connie Chiavario
Area Coordinator of Leaders
La Leche League of Illinois

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