Can having a tattoo on your breast affect milk production?

Question

I have a tattoo on one breast and its always been slightly smaller than the other one, but now Im 39 weeks and the breast with no tattoo has grown more than the one with the tattoo and seems to leak more often (the tattoo boob leaks sometimes but not very often) my b*****s are not totally unporportionate, you can only tell that one is bigger if you stare at them lol but Im just concerned about not producing milk with the tattooed one.

Answer 1

boob tattos are whits trash

Answer 2

No not at all. It will have no effects. And don't worry about leaking while pregnant and milk supply. You milk hasn't even fully came in yet and is no indicator of milk production or supply.

Answer 3

No.  I actually leak more on the side that produces less.  I can't remember if that's the big side or the smaller side.  It's been a while.  In a couple of weeks, after my baby comes, I'll remember again.

If you're still pregnant, it's way too early to worry about milk production.  As long as you feed on demand and get the proper support and education, you'll be fine.  Check out www.kellymom.com for the information you need.  Kellymom will make sure that you don't lose confidence over stuff like this any more.

You can do it!  Best wishes!

Chris, If I were you, I would make sure all my insults are spelled correctly.  One might say the same about you.

Answer 4

I wouldn't worry.  The amount that you leak during pregnancy doesn't indicate your future supply.  With my 1st child, I leaked constantly from 5 months pregnant on.  With my 2nd child, I only leaked on one occassion during the whole pregnancy.  Yet with both children, I've had plenty of milk.  MORE than enough, actually!  

Congrats on the baby on the way!  Make sure that you get good support if you have any problems.  The first few weeks of breastfeeding might be difficult, but its worth it =)  With the proper support, you and your baby can have a comfortable and successful breastfeeding relationship.  Not sure if you know this, but I'll share just in case you dont!  Make sure the hospital doesnt give your baby any bottles, or it can sabotage your milk supply.  It is very important that your body gets the signal to produce milk by having your baby on the breast every time he/she is hungry!  Also, bottles too early can cause nipple confusion, so its best to avoid them altogether for at least the first few weeks to get a good latch and supply established.  Another thing, if you ever try pumping, remember that it is NOT an accurate indicator of how much milk you actually produce.  Many women's bodies do not respond well to pumps, and can only pump a little, or not at all.  Your baby is the most effective milk extractor.  

If you ever need any help, contact La Leche League.  You can visit their website, or get help in person.  http://www.llli.org/resources.html?m=0

www.kellymom.com is also an excellent breastfeeding resource.

Email or IM me if you have any questions =)  

Good luck and congrats!