I'm pregnant now and my breasts have grown quite a bit. I'm curious about what happens after delivery and breastfeeding. Do breasts usually shrink back to their original size after pregnancy?
I can only speak from my own experience, but yes, they definitely changed in size and shape for me. Once I stopped breastfeeding, they did shrink back a bit and felt different than before. It took some time to get used to the new normal.
When I noticed changes in my breasts after delivery, I asked my lactation consultant at the hospital. They clearly explained that once milk production stops, the tissue shrinks back. If you are worried, you can always ask your gynac during your routine checkup.
Actually, I panicked so much when my breasts started feeling softer and smaller after I stopped feeding! I thought something was wrong with my hormones. But honestly, it's very normal, our bodies go through so much change, so try not to overthink it too much.
Oh, I was so stressed when I noticed my breasts looking smaller and less firm after pregnancy! I thought they would stay like that forever. But actually, it's just the milk ducts shrinking back, and slowly your body adjusts. It is totally normal!
I am planning my pregnancy now and honestly, I keep wondering about this too. It is so helpful to read everyone's experiences here. I guess our bodies go through so many changes and we just have to embrace it.
Yes, they do change. When I was staying at my mom's place after my delivery, my mausi told me that breasts change size because the milk glands shrink after feeding stops. It's just a normal part of motherhood, don't worry about it.
Feed two babies at once and they will definitely shrink and sag, haha! Honestly, they go through a major expansion and deflation cycle, it's like a roller coaster. Just buy some really good, supportive bras and don't sweat it.
After all the hormones during IVF and then pregnancy, my body changed so much. It's completely natural if your breasts change size or feel different after delivery. Please be gentle with yourself, your body did something beautiful and these changes are very normal.
