Breastfeeding is one
of the most wonderful things a mother can do for her child. Being able to
nourish your newborn and experience that special bond is amazing.
Although
breastfeeding is greatly beneficial to your baby, nursing can wreak havoc on
the breasts. Increasing in size during pregnancy and then being engorged with
milk for months can take its toll on your breasts in the form of volume loss
and drooping.
Most women who
breastfeed notice that their breasts sag and are not thrilled with this change
for obvious reasons. Fortunately there are non-surgical solutions that can help
prevent sagging and get those boobs looking perky again once your baby is
weaned.
Breasts sag after
breastfeeding for a number of reasons. Most women point their finger solely at
breastfeeding itself but it all starts with pregnancy.
During pregnancy, the
Cooper’s ligaments; the bands that attach the chest to the muscle and provide
support, are stretched along with the skin. This is a direct result of the
increase in bust size women experience during pregnancy. This size increase is
the body’s way of preparing for breastfeeding and can cause breasts to droop
because of the additional tension put on the ligaments. Over time the Cooper’s
ligaments lose elasticity and are no longer taut.
After the baby is born
and as the mother begins nursing, the breasts take another hit because milk
ducts grow and are filled with milk. As a result, additional stretching occurs.
During the first few days after birth, breasts tend to get quite full and heavy
due to milk production which does have an impact. After two weeks they return
to the size they were during pregnancy and stay that way until you decide to
wean your baby. Having larger breasts for an extended period of time stretches
the ligaments even further and causes unwanted sagging.
Besides breastfeeding,
a woman’s age can also be a factor for the cause of saggy breasts. Various
studies prove that in women who are in their late thirties, their body’s skin
loses skin elasticity much faster, and this can affect their breasts as well.
In addition, women who
tend to consume more alcohol, carbonated beverages and nicotine also show signs
of premature aging and weakening of their skin’s cellular structure.
How to prevent your
breasts from sagging
Whether you are
looking to prevent your breasts from sagging or is trying to fix the loss of
shape and firmness, the following are some things you can do;
Wear a good supportive
bra
In order to keep
breasts upright and firm while still breastfeeding the first thing you must do
is wear a bra all the time. Combating gravity is one of the best
prevention methods
Nothing can be done
about the size and weight of your breasts but ensuring that they are constantly
supported will help prevent unnecessary stretching of the ligaments that
provide the support. This means wearing a bra at all times, even when you
sleep.
In addition, make sure that you are wearing
quality nursing bras that are of the correct size and offer the right support.
It is recommended that you choose bras that have a supportive band and with
wider straps
.Reference:
tribuneonlineng
No comments:
Post a Comment