Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Published : May 16, 2016 5:10 PM IST
A common doubt that pops up in mind of every pregnant woman is that breastfeeding is the main culprit for breast sagging. Not just this, some people believe that using breast pumps also makes your breast sag. So if you are a new mom and planning to breastfeed or use breast pumps to express and store breast milk and wondering whether it might make your breast sag, here s what our expert Dr Geetika Gangwani, Business Manager, Fortis Mamma Mia, Lactation Consultant at IBCLC, Member of Medela s LC Club has to say about it.
Dr Geetika says It is a common misconception that breastfeeding or the use of breast pumps causes breast sagging and it is not true. It is only when the nursing mother fails to wear a good quality bra while breastfeeding that the breasts sag. Also, lack of exercise and not taking proper care of the body can lead to breast sagging. Hence, by wearing a good quality bra or sports bra and eating a proper diet, you can keep the breast in shape post breastfeeding. Here are more tips to prevent saggy breasts after breastfeeding that might help!
And as far as the use of breast pump is concerned, It doesn t cause breast sagging. Rather, if you have learnt how to use a breast pump correctly, it will make your life easier. Whether you are a working mother or are away from your baby, the breast pump can come to your rescue. By any means, it doesn t make the breast sag. If you wish to give your breasts a lift, try these simple yoga asanas to get firmer breast.
Moreover, a 2008 study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal has revealed that pregnancy is the main reason for breast sagging and not breastfeeding. It is during pregnancy that a woman s breasts increases in size and starts to shrink after she stops nursing.
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