Your Titties Are Fine, Friend: Let’s Talk Breastfeeding & Body Positivity

Chardá & baby cha cha at 6 months old. Feeding off the “bonus boob” Photo Protected.

Let me clear something up real quick: breastfeeding won’t make your titties sag. Yep, I said it. The sag? That’s pregnancy and genetics, babe. They’re gonna do what they do whether you breastfeed or not. So let’s stop blaming the boob and start giving it some credit for the amazing things they do, okay?

Breastfeeding has gotten a bad rep over the years, thanks to wild misinformation and the media spinning narratives that just aren’t rooted in fact. But believe it or not, breastfeeding used to be the norm. Like, super normal. So let’s bring it back. Let’s normalize breastfeeding—again.

Lately, I’ve been watching the language we use around breastfeeding. Words matter. They shape how we think and feel, and when it comes to our bodies and feeding our babies, they really matter. One term that used to roll off most of our tongues way too easily? “Slacker boob.” You know, that one boob that doesn’t produce as much milk as the other.

But during a continuing ed course, someone pointed out that “slacker” might not be the kindest term. And they were right. I mean, who wants to feel like their body is slacking when they’re out here trying to keep a tiny human alive?

So I switched it up. Now, I call it the “vacay boob.” It’s not slacking, it’s just taking a little break while the other boob is clocking in for some OT. And that hard-working one? That’s your “bonus boob.” Look at us, still real, still relatable, but way more positive.

This shift in language isn’t just for fun (though I am having fun with it). It’s about reframing how we talk to ourselves and each other. Because here’s the truth, you can breastfeed with any kind of boobs. Big, small, lopsided, flat nipples, inverted, bonus-producing or just-vacay’ing. You don’t need “perfect” boobs. (Spoiler alert: there’s no such thing.)

So if you’ve ever thought, “I don’t think I can breastfeed because of my boobs,” I’m here to say, it’s not your boobs, it’s the support (or lack thereof). It’s the missing information. It’s the fact that breastfeeding is not one-size-fits-all, and no one’s telling us that loud enough.

We are all differently different, and that’s beautiful. That’s the power of human bodies. That’s the power of YOUR body.

This series is all about showing love to our titties, because Friendly Titties = happy mama + happy baby. We’ll talk boob shapes, nipple types, what’s “normal” (spoiler: everything), and how to care for your chest in a way that feels good, empowering, and real.

And yes, while we’re at it, let’s talk about the rules of breastfeeding. You know there are three, but we’re gonna zoom in on these two:

• Rule #2: Protect your supply

• Rule #3: Care for your breasts

And before those even come into play, Rule #1 is simple: feed the baby.

This is where that “fed is best” thing comes in. If breastfeeding isn’t working in the moment, or baby needs extra, or you just need a break, feed the baby what’s safe and age-appropriate. For little ones under 12 months, that might be pumped milk, donor milk, or formula. Solids come into play around 4-6 months with readiness signs.

Yes, we love breast milk, it’s incredible. But fed is essential. No one’s thriving on pressure and shame. And most of us lactation folks? We’re not anti-formula. We’re anti-greedy marketing. We’re anti-big pharma trying to make a buck off families by comparing formula to breastmilk like it’s the same (it’s not). We’re anti-racist, anti-discriminatory tactics used to sell substitutes to Black and Brown communities while ignoring systemic support gaps.

So if you’re here wondering if you’re doing this right, or if your boobs are “enough” let me say it louder for the people in the back... They are. You’ve got this. And I’ve got you.

Stay tuned for the next part of this series where we’ll celebrate all the boob shapes, nipple types, and how to keep them comfy and cared for along the way.

Until then, please be friendly to your titties.