Sexual Health
Why do women have sagging breasts after childbirth? What are the methods for changing sagging breasts
Post Date November, 16 2024
Breasts are the second sexual characteristic of women and also the most sensitive position of their bodies. Breast health is very important. Many postpartum women often worry about breast sagging due to the need for breastfeeding. So, why do women have sagging breasts after childbirth?
Why do women's postpartum breasts droop?
1. Normal physiological phenomena.
After the end of lactation, women generally experience a situation where their breasts become smaller and sagging. This is because when breastfeeding, the skin on the surface of the breasts is stretched and expanded due to rising milk, and the breast suspension support structure also becomes larger. When breast milk is no longer produced, it naturally sags in the early stages. At the same time, after the lactation period, the glands shrink and consume a certain amount of fat, causing the breasts to become smaller and sagging to a certain extent.
2. It is related to age.
As women age, their breasts may also droop, which is caused by the decline of endocrine function in the body caused by aging. The skin, supporting tissue, fat, and glands begin to degenerate and atrophy, resulting in empty and cystic breast prolapse.
3. Excessive obesity leads to sagging.
This situation is mainly caused by the reduction of fat in the breasts during the rapid weight loss process. Generally speaking, paying attention to supplementing vitamins and nutrients to promote breast development can alleviate sagging breasts. Some mothers gain too much body weight during pregnancy, and their breasts increase too much. After the lactation period ends, they will also show significant chest sagging.
4. The feeding method is incorrect.
The cause of breast prolapse is not breastfeeding itself, as breastfeeding can promote the secretion of oxytocin in the mother, which can enhance the elasticity of the breast suspension ligament. The wrong feeding method is the main culprit that leads to breast sagging, such as not wearing a bra for convenience, habitually letting the baby eat one side of the breast, playing with the nipple for a long time after finishing the milk, and not paying attention to breast care.
How to care for sagging breasts?
1、 Breast daily care:
Daily breast care can effectively prevent chest sagging, so we must pay attention to it in our daily lives. Whether walking, sitting, or standing, we should always keep our chests straight and tucked in. This way, our chests will naturally straighten up. When sleeping, it is best not to lie prone, but to lie on our back and side to allow our chests to rest. Remember, always remove your bra and go to bed at night. Do not wear a bra overnight, as it can damage your breasts and increase the risk of developing breast diseases.
