From an evolutionary perspective, why do some women have big breasts? Obviously the main purpose of breasts is to nurse guyren. But you don't need DD cups breasts to nurse a guy. Or even C cups. Or even B cups. Small breasts seem to get the job done just fine when it comes to nursing a guy.
The fact is that most women have breasts that are far bigger than necessary for nursing a guy. So what's the evolutionary purpose of having such big breasts? |
There's the theory that walking upright, breast cleavage gives a forward facing view reminiscent of the buttocks.
I have also heard another suggestion: walking upright, having larger breasts enable a woman to hold the guy lower and therefore closer to her center of gravity. |
I'm going to breast feed any tips on a nursing bra with good support for big breasted girls? I really cannot find a good bra anywhere. I'm afraid of sagging and it is in my genes not to mention I was already a DD before I was pregnant. Another request would be where can a pregnant woman get a bra fitting for nursing bras? I'm not sure what size I am anymore. My cup wire cuts into my breasts and doesn't fully cover them. I am not a 38DDD because it is too big it goes into my armpits but then I'm wearing a 40DD and it is not fully covering my breasts. I was a 36DD before being preg. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Ok, I just had a baby 4 mths ago. I am nursing. I have huge puppies!! I was a size 34D when i got pregnant that was even hard to find. It is so important to find a good supporting nursing bra too. I personally went and got measured whe I was pregnant they told me I was a 34F, So my suggestion to you is. Don't go any higher with the number around, go higher with your cup. You will have major saggage if you keep getting 40s. If you havent gained more than 50 lbs?? I am sure you are still a 36. Maybe a 38. You want it to be tight around for support. I would specially order your size from a catolog. You are not going to find your size in a store. Also, the more expensive isn't always better. Sometimes the $12 bra at Walmart will work better that a $70 one. Beleive me I have been there. Good luck with breastfeeding, Stick with it!! Don't give up. I am now just wearing a regular bra that has soft cups with an underwire that I can pull down for my baby. They work fine, just be sure your breast is hanging out of teh bra and not cought on the underwire when you nurse. The regular bra works better with support.. I buy a 34DD or 34DDD if I can find them. I hope you can find one, Nursing is so worth it. |
ZIP CUP NURSING BRAS FOR BIG BREASTS? WHERE CAN I BUY THEM? |
| I have looked on the Bravissimo website as they are fantastic for big breasts but they only do drop cup and no zips. Maybe there is a reason, perhaps they are not so good for big breasts. I think this may be because when the zip is undone everything is left to hang out, when you have a drop cup then the bottom of the breast is supported which would almost certainly be more comfortable. Is there a particular reason that you want zip cup? |
How big do boobs have to be to be considered huge? I want a breast reduction, everyone that I encounter always coments on how large my breasts are. I have a 40 h cup and they are quite large, they werent always so big but 2 pregnancies and nursing 2 babies and they grew. I want breast reduction surgery. Has anyone done this? Do you have regrets? How long did it take to recover? Will I be able to take care of my 1 year old and 4 year old after, or will I need to hire someone? I want to go to a b-c cup, will this look rediculous after having such a large chest? |
Any size that gives you back pain is considered huge.
Then again, I also think anything over a DD is huge.
I had a reduction Feb 2006 (38J to 38C) and do not regret it one bit.
I have NO regrets whatsoever, I was out of work for two weeks (you should take off longer if you are in a physically active job), and my incisions took some time to close but I was back to 100% after a month or two.
You really should have someone to help take care of your guys for at least a few weeks after the surgery as you should not be lifting or doing any real strenuous activity.
I have tons of info for you, if you want to message me your email address I have a "surgery story" you can read.
Here are a few sites that you really should look at. The first one is an excellent support/FAQ/picture site and the second is about breastfeeding after a BR.
www.breasthealthonline.com
www.bfar.org |
Can you breastfeed hands free/one handed? I am a fairly large breasted woman and have been nursing my 7 week old daughter since birth with no problems. I started back to work this week and have began pumping at work. I was never able to get up a supply before because I couldnt figure out how to have time to pump and nurse. I have heard from several people that it's good to pump from one breast and nurse from the other. I just don't understand physically how you do it. I have to hold my breast at my daughter's mouth so she doesnt suffocate (big breasted I tell ya!) and I can't pump one handed. Any ideas/suggestions on how to nurse and pump at the same time? |
You REALLY need a Boppy. It helped us a ton, it supports the baby while you nurse one handed.
That's how you can nurse the baby on one side and pump the other.
Don't stress too much, it will get easier to nurse her the older she gets. |
Should a man with gynecomastia that has 46 B breasts have reduction surgery or is this not too big? I wear sports bras and nursing bras and nobody knows that I have 46 B breasts except my wife. Speaking of size, is 46 B considered small or still too big for a man. At 49 years old, I am wavering on having the surgery. |
If you were married to me, I would tell you to keep the boobs and I would love on them. Surgery is not necessary for a 49 year old and it is risky.
Keep wearing your bras and enjoy your life with breasts. Its not a big deal to me. |
Breastfeeding for Bigger breasted women..Advice? I am 5 4 and 148 lbs being pregnant.
I have always been of Normal size and active. However i have been "horribly blessed" with 32DD breast and there getting bigger everyday.
I plan on nursing but I wonder how difficult it will be. My breast are bigger then the baby itself. Any advice.? |
Well, I don't know what it is like for smaller breasted women to nurse since I, too, have been blessed with DDD's. I can't say if it is harder or not. It was odd at first to see that my breast was bigger than my babe's head, but I got past that quickly.
The hardest part was latching on at first. The nipple seemed too big for the baby's mouth, but the baby's all got the hang of it eventually.
I found that I needed to support my breasts. A folded receiving blanket propped underneath helped. The baby usually needed to be supported on a pillow. I also lay down a lot to feed. The breast rests on the bed, one arm under your head, the other free to touch your baby.
A good supportive bra is essential. Don't skimp-- get a couple of good ones. I did not wear one at night, but I know some women do. Your shoulders probably hurt already from the extra weight and will hurt even more once you are carrying fully loaded 'udders' and a baby. |
What's the big deal about a woman breast-feeding her guy in public? Aren't those things supposed to be functional as well as interesting?
An all to common news story appeared in the Boston Globe this week about a nursing mother being thrown out of a store for discreetly breast-feeding her baby.
My wife and I are expecting soon. Our son will be born and (mostly) raised in a country where "boobs" are nice, but still serve a purpose.
Why is breast-feeding such a taboo in America? Are you women so "hot and horney" after the birth of your guy that I must be protected from your evil mamaries? LOL.
What is the deal here? |
This is a good question! I am a breastfeeding mother of two. I breastfed my first guy during my second pregnancy and now breastfeed them both together. They are extremely healthy and bright guyren - and I feel this is in no small part due to breastfeeding and the relationship this has allowed me to have with them. I can't understand why women that choose to breastfeed, that persevere through the difficulties and make the time to nurture their guyren, aren't congratulated and supported by society. Afterall, guyren that are breastfed are shown to have long-term health and emotional benefits.
I breastfeed fairly openly in public (I don't cover myself with a blanket, but I try not to make anyone uncomfortable, y'know?) but even with my confidence that I am doing the right thing, I do sometimes feel nervous when I do it. You wouldn't know it by looking at me, but the fear that someone will say something rude or stare intimidates me. You'd think I was committing a crime, instead of nurturing and feeding my guy.
It makes me angry, but I don't worry about changing minds. The best thing for a family to do (because it isn't just the mother nursing, a supportive father/family is also essential) is to just do what is best for their baby, nurse, and act like it's the most natural thing in the world. If some people want to think it's weird, sexual or sick - that's just because they are ignorant. |
Problems with big breasts? Hey everyone.
I'm 19 and I have a beautiful 4 week old baby girl. Now, I know that a girls breasts go alot bigger during pregnancy, but ever since I was about 14 I have been huge there. I was like a 36E and since the pregnancy I a now a 36G! This has become to much to handle, with the breastfeeding/caring and looking after the home, I find it hard to manage with the large breasts.
My main problem is it hurts my back so much, but I don't want surgery at this time for a reduction. So any doctors/nurses or other women have any good ideas?
Thanks for all your help guys!
xx X xx |
| Talk to your doctor. If it is causing you back problems they maybe able to reduce them using your medical insurance. Talk to the doctor and see if they can make a medical claim to have them reduced. My mom had told me that a friend of hers in the military had her breast reduced for the same reasons that you have stated here. Call and make an appointment with you primary doctor and see what they say. |