Breastfeeding can be a real pain — literally. Not only does it come with all this outside external pressure, but the physical act itself can be downright excruciating.
Not only that, but it can have lasting effects on the size and overall appearance of a woman's breasts. Have a look and read about what happened when this breastfeeding mom used one boob more than the other.
Abbie has made her presence known across all platforms. She, along with her husband Josh Herbert, have become renowned for their hilariously relatable videos portraying the life of a young married couple.
A quick scan of Abbie's Instagram reveals that Poppy is already quite the little fashionista. The newborn can't even walk yet and already knows how to throw an outfit together.
It sounds cliche to say but there really is no other bond quite like the one between mother and child. That feeling of instant connection is unrivaled by anything else on this planet.
A lot of new mothers feel as if they have to be perfect, lest they be judged by society at large. This is why things like postpartum depression, sleep exhaustion, body dysmorphia, and issues with breastfeeding tend to take a backseat.
In a video titled "Things No One Tells You About After Giving Birth," Abbie explains that her daughter's issue isn't that she won't feed, but rather that she's incredibly particular about which breast she nurses from.
"So she's right side, so I said 'Girl, right side is yours, you stay on the right. You love it, it is yours.' Well...someone forgot to remind me what can happen if you let your baby only feed on one boob."
"This is hard as a rock. You know, it's not an implant — it's just my boob. And this one seems to be missing..," Abbie says with a semi-serious/half-joking smile.
Several helpful young mothers replied to Abbie's video, saying that they too had experienced similar circumstances.
In a follow-up video, Abbie informed her followers that "Since going viral with my breasts, I have tried pumping the left side to level the supply back out, but it’s just staying how it is at this point!"
New mothers can choose to only nurse from one breast, although experts say that it isn't recommended for this exact reason. Mothers who nurse from only one breast may experience pain and swelling.
Despite her discomfort, Abbie says that "No matter what my breasts' size looks like, I’m just happy I’ve had an easy experience with breastfeeding. And — no matter how you feed your baby — a fed baby is best, and that’s all that matters!"
