Breastfeeding And Hypoplasia/ Insufficient Glandular Tissue

It is a dream and desire for women all over the world to breastfeed their baby. However, sometimes things happen and you are born with a condition that prevents you from completely breastfeeding your baby. Therefore, you may need to use a supplemental feeder with formula ordonor milk inside, as well as breast milk to help nourish your new baby. One condition that plays a role in diminishing your milk supply is called Hypoplasia of the mammary gland or Insufficient Glandular Tissue. IGT.Unfortunately, this condition will lessen your breast milk production. Breast Hypoplasiais a condition where one or both breasts never mature or develop properly. It is also referred to as breast Hypomastia or Micromastia. Here the breast tissue never matures into a developed adult organ. In fact, Hypoplasia can also interfere with successful breastfeeding. Therefore, some women have limited mammary functions, where the breasts have never fully matured. This is where a Lactation Consultant can come into play. I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in private practice. I would recommend using a supplemental feeding system while breastfeeding your baby if you have Hypoplasia. If a mom doesn't have enough breast milk then, you can use formula or a donor milk. Discuss this with your pediatrician and your family members and decide which one is right for you. I respect any decision a mom makes for her child. I help guide the mom toreach her breastfeeding goal any way she wants to. Additionally, whena mom has Breast Hypoplasia, the breasts may be widely spaced apart orsymmetrical and lack normal fullness.There is an absence of glandular tissues which may make the breasts look smaller or elongated and tubular. These women may lack the female hormone progestin one. Without this hormone, mammary glands cannot form. These glands are needed to produce breastmilk. These women may need hormone placement therapy as well as breast augmentation surgery. Once a mom hasbeen diagnosed with Hypoplasia, and you have made a decision to breastfeed, contact an IBCLC. I know that if you contact me and it is your desire to breastfeed, I will do everything in my power to help you succeed in breastfeeding. You just need to make peace with your situation and realize that you will need to supplement with either formula or donors milk.This is something you need to discuss with your pediatrician and family. In conclusion, if you have Hypoplasia, talk to your doctor about the best options for you to make breastfeeding a great experience. A supplemental feeding system will help you breastfeeding experience go well. Just take it one step at a time and be proud of yourself that you are attempting to breastfeed your baby. You have made an excellent decision, one that you will cherish forever. I am proud of every mom that tries to breastfeed their baby. It is a bond that lasts forever.I know that Hypoplasia is a challenging situation but one that you can deal with and breastfeed your baby successfully.