I always ask about breast change during pregnancy when a mother calls with a supply problem at initiation. But when I *see* the breast I am better able to see if there is a glandular problem. I had a client this week whose baby was very fussy at breast and whose mature milk came in rather late. I asked on the phone about breast change during pregnancy and she said that she didn't have much change and no increase in cup size. I was expecting to see those widely-spaced, conical breasts or very small pubescent breasts. But what I saw was roundness underneath and all round the breast. Her breasts were rather widely spaced, but the roundness was there between so I was relieved. Her breasts had been small and she never bothered to have a "well-fitting" bra, so the bra that she had offered plenty of room for the "rounding." All that the little one needed was to learn a proper latch and he was on his way. So, as usual, "How much..." is not what it is about. I'm glad that I know that breast configuration can be a piece of the puzzle in exploring cause of low production, but I'm also glad that I know that it is only one piece. I had a friend who says that she takes her figure from her dad, but she made plenty of rich milk for her chubby babies. Pat Gima, IBCLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mailto:[log in to unmask] *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html