Opinions vary widely regarding the effects of breastfeeding on breasts. Some say it causes breasts to sag and deform, while others say it helps with postpartum recovery. Which claim has more scientific evidence?
Breastfeeding not only does not affect a mother's figure, but it also helps burn the energy accumulated during pregnancy and promotes postpartum recovery. The changes in the breasts are not caused by breastfeeding, but by pregnancy itself. Hormones during pregnancy make the breasts much fuller and the skin stretches and tightens. Breastfeeding a newborn does not change the physiological structure of the breasts; it only triggers some reflexive regulatory functions. On the contrary, breastfeeding can make the breasts fuller.
After pregnancy and breastfeeding, hormone levels gradually return to pre-pregnancy levels, and mothers' breasts undergo varying degrees of change. Some return to their original size, some become larger, and some become smaller. Whether or not breasts sag is mainly related to the number of pregnancies, individual constitution, and age. The relationship between breastfeeding and breast deformation is negligible. If breastfeeding mothers choose to wear suitable cotton bras, their breasts will generally return to their original shape after weaning. Only when breastfeeding stops, and due to improper or inattentive breast care, is breast sagging possible. Therefore, breastfeeding itself does not affect breast sagging.
Therefore, as long as you pay attention to breast care on a daily basis, you don't need to worry about your breasts sagging or shrinking. Breastfeeding is also a great way to regain your figure after childbirth. Since breasts themselves lack muscle support, you need a bra during breastfeeding. The cup size should cover the entire breast to prevent it from becoming overly full. Empty your breasts promptly and massage them daily to enhance their elasticity and resilience.
