Bustline Increases
My breasts feel very tender all the time
Though your breasts will continue to grow
throughout your pregnancy, the tenderness will disappear after the 3rd or 4th month. As
for sagging, that depends on you, as this is the result of lack of support during
pregnancy. So it is essential to wear a good support bra, even at night.
My breasts are growing at an embarrassing rate
This is because your body is producing
estrogen and progesterone in increasing amounts, making your breasts tender and swollen.
All this indicates that your body is preparing itself to feed your baby when it arrives.
The pigmented area (areola) around the nipple will darken and the sebaceous gland will
become more prominent. The blue vein that appears forms a passage for nutrients and fluids
to pass from the mother to the baby. Overall, your breasts could grow about 3 cup sizes.
I am worried about losing my figure after childbirth
The mothers breasts usually do
increase in size by as much as 2-5 inches during pregnancy and remain enlarged for a few
months after delivery until the mother continues to nurse her baby. In addition to
breasts, the uterus also expands in size during pregnancy. Soon after delivery,
however, it begins to contract to get back to its original size. The stronger the
abdominal muscles, the faster the uterus shrinks. Any abdominal muscle toning
exercises done during pregnancy and prior to getting pregnant will greatly improve the
elasticity of the muscles and help in the uterus contracting back to its pre-pregnancy
size. In addition, contrary to popular belief, you are more likely to regain your
figure if you breast-feed your baby.
Will my breasts sag with pregnancy or breastfeeding
Since there are no muscles in the breast,
only ligaments, your breasts will sag from the increased weight unless well supported by a
good-fitting bra. These ligaments, once stretched, never return to their original
size. Therefore, a bra with good all-round support should be worn at all times,
preferably even while sleeping at night. The good news (or the bad news if you were
flat-chested) is that your breasts will eventually shrink back almost to the pre-pregnancy
size.
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