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How can I prevent breast sagging after breastfeeding?

Both before and after breastfeeding, the form and size of your breasts alter. Breast tissue and milk-producing glands grow and become fuller in preparation for nursing. They shrink back to their original size once you've completed breastfeeding. Your breasts may become softer and less plump than they were when you were nursing, giving them a droopy appearance. The amount to which your breasts regain their pre-pregnancy size and shape is determined by a variety of factors, including age, pregnancy weight gain, and even heredity. Additionally, if you've ever smoked, your skin may be less elastic and hence prone to sagging.

Find out how to prevent breast sagging after breastfeeding.

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Most common questions used to investigate

Do you wear a good, supportive bra?

Do you have a good posture during breastfeeding (you avoid leaning over your baby while breastfeeding, but instead you raise your baby to the level of your breasts)?

Are you mixing cold and hot showers alternately?

Do you moisturize your breasts?

Do you drink enough water (at least 8 glasses of water a day)?

Do you eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, protein, healthy carbohydrates and healthy fats?

Have you started exercising?

Do you wear a support band during exercise?

Common conclusions

Based on your answers, here are some tips on how to prevent breast sagging after breastfeeding. Your breasts get bigger during pregnancy and when they start producing milk, so it is necessary to wear a good, supportive bra that must be comfortable and hold your breasts firmly in an upright position. When you take a shower, you can alternate between hot and cold water to improve circulation, tone and tighten the skin. It is important to maintain good posture while breastfeeding. You should avoid leaning over your baby, but instead use a breastfeeding pillow to raise the baby to your breast level.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to prevent breast sagging after breastfeeding. You need to moisturize your breasts to keep them elastic and taut. You can apply products with vitamin E, shea butter or cocoa butter to your breasts at least twice a day. At the same time, you need to drink enough water to keep your whole body hydrated, which will keep your skin youthful and nourished. You should eat a diet rich in complex carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats. Regular exercise will further help keep your skin taut. You should remember to wear a support band during exercise.

References

Flo, Breasts After Breastfeeding: 10 Tips on How to Bounce Back
https://flo.health/being-a-mom/recovering-from-birth/breasts-after-breastfeeding

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