What is the cause of sagging breasts during lactation and what should I do?

Every mother has to go through the breastfeeding period, but many people have symptoms of sagging breasts after breastfeeding. Many women are very troubled by this. Today, let’s take a look at the causes and coping methods of breast sagging during breastfeeding.

Generally, after breastfeeding stops, due to the decrease in hormone levels, the mammary alveolar ducts, glands and adipose tissue will atrophy, while the skin and supporting tissue will increase accordingly, which will cause breast sagging. The degree of breast sagging that occurs in women after lactation is related to the number of pregnancies and lactations. This is mainly because after lactation, the alveoli in the female breasts atrophy, and the fibrous connective tissue in the original interstitium is extended and stretched due to being filled with milk in the late pregnancy and lactation period. In this case, after stopping breastfeeding, the fibrous connective tissue does not shrink completely and is relatively elongated, so the breasts will become loose and sagging. If your breasts are too large and sagging during lactation, it is possible that the hormone levels in the body stimulate the development and hyperplasia of breast tissue. You can eat a light diet, perform local massage to unblock the milk ducts, and do chest expansion exercises regularly. Generally, your breasts will gradually recover after weaning. You can eat some breast-enhancing seafood, such as pig's feet, chicken feet, plant tendon hooves, and sea cucumbers. Another option is to stew pork ribs with green papaya. Suggestions: Apply hot compresses to both breasts for 5-10 minutes every night before going to bed, and then massage the area around the breasts from left to right 20-30 times with your palms. Keep massaging for 2-3 months.

The above are the causes and coping methods of breast sagging during lactation. Breast sagging during lactation will cause a certain blow to women’s self-confidence. She should actively do exercise to cope with it, and her husband should encourage her with words.