As a mother of two children, with very tiny breasts, I can confidently that when it comes to breastfeeding, size do NOT matter.
I breastfed for two whole years, with more than sufficient milk. The milk was so abundant, I was able to share it with friends who did not have enough milk.
In fact, having shared stories and helped support many friends in their breastfeeding adventures, I have discovered that just because one has large breasts do not necessarily mean they will have enough milk for their baby.
Also, with big breasts, I have stories of baby having difficulty latching on to the large nipples and areolas. And if baby cannot latch on properly, this leads to engorgement and even more difficulty with positioning baby to relieve the engorgement.
When it comes to breastfeeding, assuming there are no medical complications, it is usually about demand and supply. Feed your baby on demand, drink plenty of water, get sufficient rest and let nature take its course.
If you need to go back to work, plan to start storing milk in the fridge for baby and increasing the milk demand using your breast pump. Continue to pump regularly at work. Discuss with your employer the timings you need for expressing milk. Every four hours for half hour to forty minutes should do it. Continue to do night feeds if baby needs it. Besides keeping your milk supply going, it is a lovely time to just enjoy cuddling your baby and spending one on one time with him.
I know breastfeeding can be tiring, but if you see it from another point of view, they grow so so quickly and in a blink (several blinks if you are tired and overworked!) of an eye, they will be drinking from a cup and wanting their independence.
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