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Expert Q&A
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| By Melissa Clark Vickers International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Moms & Babies Huntingdon, Tenn. | ||
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Does breast size matter to successful breastfeeding?
The grapelike clusters of alveoli are surrounded by fatty tissue. This tissue supports and protects the alveoli and the other structures of the breast. Interestingly, the main difference between a small breast and a large breast is not the number of alveoli, but the amount of fat. This is why size makes little difference in a woman's ability to produce enough milk for her baby.
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