Breastfeeding ruined my boobs

You are shattered now after 2 years?! You didn’t notice before?! Nope sorry nothing will get them back to pre baby apart from surgery x

Hi ☺️ I know how much it sucks but it isn’t the breastfeeding that has caused this but the pregnancy itself. Sadly there isn’t much you can do outside of some firming creams which will help with the look of the skin but not with actual lifting. That can only be done with cosmetic procedures. With this being sad, it can take a while once you’re finished breastfeeding for your breast to adjust back to ‘regular’ size etc. I’d also ignore the comment above this one, seems really unkind to me lol.

I don’t mean to be unkind, I think I’m just a realist lol. Just being pregnant will do that to your boobs unfortunately there is no amount of creams or exercises that will help x

Girl my boobs have been saggy way before kids I have almost always been a DDD. It’s what nature intended unfortunately. As you age nothing will look as it did before. I’ll be 36 soon and I have come to just accept this. I also worked in plastic surgery so if it really bothers you there is always that option and even those sag after years depending on how much fat tissue you already have.

It's pregnancy not breastfeeding. There is a ton of glandular growth from all the hormones. Then they prune it back after birth if you dont breastfeed- or you've fully weaned and now your skin is all stretched out. I only know one momma whose bookbs stayed the same and it's because her boobs didn't grow during pregnancy at all. But she breastfed.

I don't think stretched skin ever goes back except maybe after years. I think you have to trigger autophagy as well to get your skin to tighten up

It's very depressing I know, I've had to make peace with not having my virgin boobs lol

It’s true. Pregnancy can change the original look of our bodies but also becoming a mother is the most magical thing that can happen to a woman which in my eyes outweighs unpleasant physical changes. I would also completely ignore the rather rude first comment. There is a difference between being a realist and being mean. So much negativity can also come from someone who’s dealing with issues of her own that are too hard to digest. Such people should concentrate on their own problems and not give their opinions to others. Just be happy and celebrate being a mother.

Awww. don’t be too shattered. with both pregnancies i went from being a B cup to DD. I do boob exercises everyday in the shower and i’ve been doing them since my first baby. It works for me, they obviously did not get back to pre pregnancy. After feeding now i’m D, but they are more perked than saggy. so maybe it depends on the boob size but i think everyone’s experience is different & unique. And i didn’t need any surgery either.

Looks like the mean lady has deleted her comment now. GOOD

@Sara I think this is from building muscle under your milk glands. It could probably strengthen the connective tissue that holds the breasts up so the exercises might work! But if your boobs shrink a bunch from losing weight or losing milk ducts than you can have alot of loose skin too. Exercise wouldn't hurt that's for sure.

It’s so rubbish that you’re feeling like this. Can I order another viewpoint? We are bombarded with images of youthful, pre baby breasts for our whole lives. Because we live under the patriarchy, and these youthful breasts are what the majority of men find attractive. It doesn’t mean youthful breasts are the be all and end all! You and your body has been through something invisible to the patriarchy- you’ve changed and so have your priorities, to care for your child rather than be fully focused on men and their desires. You’ve levelled up! No creature in nature is exempt. As women we live through three main stages in life - maiden, mother, crone - and this step into our new life stage of motherhood(matrescence) is a huge change to our brains and bodies. Wear it with pride. You are more than your perceived appearance

Thank you lovely ladies for all your amazing support! ❤️

The only way breastfeeding has changed my boobs is my actual nipple shape and size is different, otherwise they are pretty much the same as before I was breastfeeding. I accept that I’m a breastfeeding mother and once I have stopped I’ll just accept I’m a mum🤷🏽‍♀️

I hear you, I’ve been breastfeeding now for 18 months and mine are a clear 2 inches lower than when I started lol. However, you’ve breastfed and that’s awesome (I struggled as I know many others did too) and your body has just potentially lowered your risk of breast and ovarian cancers, type two diabetes, and osteoporosis. Our bodies are amazing 🤩