Are Saggy Breasts Inevitable?
Every woman who is breastfeeding or recently weaned their baby is interested in whether her breasts will ever look the same as they used to. Your breasts used to be toned and firm and now, especially if you used to breastfeed and have stopped, the skin is stretched and the breasts hang lower.Breasts are very special part of woman’s body. We all like to take good care of them. We want them to be healthy and look beautiful.
The bad news is that for many of us, our breasts will never really be the same after breastfeeding. It's important to keep in mind that all women's breasts change and become less toned with age whether they breastfeed or not. The good news is that there are several things we can do to minimize sagginess, and those things are:
- exercise
- Breast enhancement pills
- avoid certain positions while breastfeeding
- support the breasts with a bra
Why Do Breasts Sag After Breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, due to hormones, breasts go through a process which prepares them for breastfeeding. The number of milk ducts grows and they become bigger. This is why women's breasts get bigger during pregnancy.
During breastfeeding, the breasts become even more dense. They get bigger and bigger because of milk production and the skin is stretched over time. Engorgement and inflammation can even leave breasts misshapen. It's not unusual for a woman's breasts to become asymmetrical: One may shrink over time, while the other stays the same.
What to do if You Are Still Breastfeeding
- Avoid Leaning Over
- Eat Less Animal Fat
- Hot and Cold Showers
- Wean Gradually
- Avoid Rapid Weight Loss
- Breast enhancement creams (avoid nipple area)