She is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, as well as a retired La Leche League Leader. In very rare instances a woman may be born with insufficient glandular tissue that would not support lactation.
Hypoplasia is the incomplete development or underdevelopment of a part of the body.
These breasts are often very widely spaced and seem to be narrow at the chest wall. The absence of tissue accounts for their unusual shape. If breast hypoplasia is suspected, it is very important for your baby to be closely followed. Daily output should be monitored along with weekly weight checks. A baby under five to six weeks of age should be wetting 6 to 8 diapers and having at least 2 to 3 bowel movements each day.