Hi SM,

If you are already producing colostrum now, you can collect it and freeze it in a syringe to feed to bub's when born. It might save you working so hard to get the colostrum after delivery and perhaps encouraging your milk to come in, although I think if you express at all you will find you start to produce some milk. Just a thought, if the colostrum is leaking now, why not stockpile it!

I have had two breast reduction surgeries (one at 17 and again at 23) and I am BF my third child after being unsuccessful with my first two. So far, no signs of sagging but I really won't know until I stop feeding how they have been affected.

I do understand your statement that it is not for vanity that you don't wish to BF - my breasts and their appearance, whether it be their size or the scarring, have been a big issue for much of my life and I have spent many years being quite.... I dunno, defensive? sensitive? about them. Be prepared for every midwife to have a loud opinion about whether you should or shouldn't be trying to BF after a breast reduction.

FF from birth (which I did in combination with my attempts to BF DD1) is quite straightforward. Perhaps you should check whether the hospital you are going to will supply formula or whether you need to provide it yourself? Good luck with your upcoming delivery, looking forward to your BA.