How to keep breasts after childbirth? Why is the chest deformed? Is it possible to maintain the shape of the breast during pregnancy and after it? How to save breasts after breastfeeding

Most young women refuse to breastfeed after childbirth because they heard somewhere that breastfeeding spoils the appearance of the breast, making it saggy. But these are all just legends and should not be taken seriously. Naturally, hormonal disruptions, weight gain, will affect your breasts. In addition, it is worth recalling that this may worsen the elasticity of the skin. But, as you know, nothing is impossible for a person!

If you choose the right body care during pregnancy and feeding the baby, then in a while you can easily bring yourself back to normal and restore the beauty of your breasts again. Let's take a look at the most popular tips together that will help a woman who wants to maintain the beauty and elasticity of her body after pregnancy and lactation.

Proper feeding

First of all, you need to learn how to feed your baby properly. But, in no case should you limit the process itself, or try to do it as rarely and quickly as possible, because the baby should try for as long as he needs. You should only assume postures that are comfortable. You need, for example, to lie on your side so that your chest is less weighted and your muscles do not stretch.

Proper Diet

It is very important that a nursing woman follow special diets, eat vitamins and other useful substances. As you know, vitamins B, C and A have a very good effect on the skin. It is also advisable to take special preparations for lactating women.

Contrast baths

Believe it or not, cold water can work wonders! After all, as you know, it is a cold shower that helps in the best way to strengthen the skin and restore its condition. A contrast bath for the décolleté area, which should be done once a week, will bring you back to normal, especially in combination with a breast massage.

Comfortable underwear

Stop your attention on this point, because when choosing a bra, you should pay attention first of all to how comfortable it is for you. In no case should you wear underwear after pregnancy that would squeeze the body or rub the skin. It is very important that the underwear is made from natural material and fits hygienic tabs. When choosing underwear, it is better to avoid buying bras with inseam, which would cause you discomfort while moving.

Breast cosmetics

You probably already know that the choice of such cosmetics in stores is quite wide. But at the same time, you can’t buy any, for example, the first ointment that comes across, but choose only high-quality cosmetics specially designed for pregnant and lactating women. At the same time, do not forget about sunscreens for the breasts, which must also be of good quality so that such preparations do not cause any allergic reactions and are safe for the health of young mothers.

Physical exercises for the chest

Light exercise for the breasts will help keep you in good shape, as well as restore the previous shape of the breasts. To do this, you should do a few simple exercises:

1. First you need to fold your palms at chest level in front of you. Then you have to squeeze them hard. This exercise is recommended to be repeated at least ten times.
2. tilt your body so that your lower back is bent. Then swing your arms in a crosswise position and repeat the movement about ten times.

Essential oils

As you have probably heard, aromatherapy is a wonderful way to restore the elasticity of the décolleté. After pregnancy, essential oils of lemon, orange or grapefruit are most suitable for you. Almond and coconut oils are also good, which, in addition, help get rid of stretch marks. All you need to do is rub fragrant oils on your chest right after you shower.

Having fed the baby for a year, I thought about what would happen to my breasts after feeding. The child is full and healthy, I have fulfilled my mission, and then? And then I began to interrogate my fattened mother friends of one, two and even three wonderful little ones, in the past desperate "babies". The results were mostly depressing: for the majority, the breasts lost their shape - sagged with the departure of milk, and the skin became covered with stretch marks. And only in one she still heaved, girlishly elastic, without stretch marks and other "joys". The secret was simple - the second pregnancy. The interest of the researcher incited to move on, and personal curiosity was not superfluous - but will I succeed? A year later, we can say: the operation was a success!

Since in animals the breast serves exclusively the function of feeding offspring, it swells only with the arrival of milk or in a state of excitement. In humans, everything is different: the bust has a beautiful rounded, “full” shape, even if the woman is not pregnant and does not feed the baby. Therefore, it is especially important for a woman to preserve this gift of nature.

According to the observations of cosmetologists and fitness instructors, the reason for the loss of breast shape, its beauty is rooted in our laziness. We don't pay enough attention to care.

Breast deformity is caused by skin laxity or insufficiently strong support of the mammary gland by the pectoral muscles. After all, the breast is, first of all, iron, on the elasticity of which its shape depends. Our "beauties" are located on the pad: a thin layer of fat and with the wrong position of the body (hunched back and shoulders, static position - sitting in front of the monitor), the pectoral muscles simply weaken. Therefore, the first thing to be done is to take care of the general condition of the muscles, "pull up the back", and take care of posture.

But it's too early to give up. Restoration of the breast can be done after the cessation of feeding. Firstly, the intensity of the loads can be increased, and secondly, the baby has become large, and for the duration of the lesson you can leave it to any assistant.

Exercises to strengthen the muscles of the chest

In general, exercises cannot have a direct effect on the shape of the chest ("sagging" chest and yoga instructor). Nevertheless, to strengthen the muscles means to promote the development of the chest, the straightening of the spine. Exercises should be done for the chest and the muscles surrounding the gland in front, especially those around the chest. The "chest" also includes all types of exercises for the arms, shoulder joints, body, neck and breathing. Weights, encyclopedic books, dumbbells - all these handy tools can be used to restore beautiful breasts. All exercises are best done 5-15 times.

1. Sitting on a hard chair, we straighten up and bend our arms at the elbows. We raise our elbows to shoulder level and put two huge volumes of the Great Soviet Encyclopedia. Keep your chin high, pull your elbows as far back as possible and return to the starting position.
2. "Fell - wrung out."
   We lie down on the floor, rest our palms on the floor, rise on our hands, the body is extended, we rely only on our hands and toes. Up to 10 times.
3. "Cobra".
   Starting position is the same. We slowly begin to raise our heads and arch our backs, as if we are a poisonous snake preparing to jump.
4. "Hands up".
   Hold a weight in each palm (books or dumbbells) and slowly raise your arms up, then slowly lower them down, trying to feel how the muscles work.

Cold

Ice douches and contrast showers are indispensable helpers in the fight for the beauty of the chest. Only here you need to be extremely careful and adhere to the rules of hardening. Warm up your body and chest, fill the basin with ice (as cold water as possible), prepare yourself mentally and ... go ahead! Since the time of our mothers, beauty salons have had special semicircular devices, along the edge of which an elastic band has passed, isolating the breasts. And inside this miracle of technology, cold water splashes, contributing to the work of muscles, active blood circulation. Ice increases the firmness and elasticity of the breast, removes skin laxity. and feeding are not contraindications to dousing - and today in schools for future parents, with the help of cold water, inflammation is removed, mastitis is treated. I myself got rid of lactostasis (stagnation of milk) with the help of douches and cabbage.

Creams

A skeptical attitude, the effect of the bath is much stronger, but ... they take care of the skin, make it more elastic, soft and smooth.

Last step: plastic surgery

During the operation, the breast is lifted up and strengthened. Incisions are made in hard-to-reach places. However, surgery is a serious intervention in the body. In addition, the operation is best done after you have firmly decided not to give birth again. Otherwise, a new pregnancy will cancel all the results achieved: the hormones will again change the shape of the breast. And the last argument against "plastic" is money.

Discussion

I breastfed for 7 months, but there are stretch marks, and this is very ugly ... Fitness changes the shape of the breast, but these scars ... Is it really impossible to get rid of them completely ?!

And the article is very helpful for me. Question to the author: is it possible to do fitness and breastfeed. What are the consequences, both good and bad? And is it possible to sunbathe in the solarium? I know that this is not the most useful activity, but still :)
Thanks in advance for the answer.

09/29/2004 06:51:34, Troy

I don’t know, my girlfriends are fine with breasts. Maybe because of the constant wearing of nursing bras? Sometimes it seems that the breasts have become smaller - the original dimensions are forgotten. In any case, you can console yourself that fattened women have a lower risk of breast cancer.

01/31/2003 11:28:00 AM, Olga

Ochen "k stati, spasibo za sovety, poprobyuy vospol" zovat "sya, mozhet pomozhet.

Oh, a great article for those who have no problems with breasts :) It's like circles under the eyes - if there is, then the grave will help. Approximately the same with breasts :) And who didn’t have it “rounded and raised”? and there are 12 pieces of breast forms ... Well, okay, IMHO, it would be better if they taught to probe the chest and live with mastopathy, it would be more useless. And they would write that if everything described in the article does not help anyone, then it’s still worth living :)

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The onset of pregnancy leads to changes in the body of a woman. This applies to appearance, internal manifestations. The processes occurring with the mammary glands are not always a pleasure. The rules of hygiene and nutrition will help keep the breasts in their original shape after childbirth, and will not allow the skin to stretch.

In a girl of 16–18 years old, the glands are poorly developed, the connective tissue acts as the basis. In childbearing age, natural feeding leads to the work of the natural mechanism. From the first days of pregnancy to childbirth, preparation for lactation takes place. The glands increase in size, the nipples darken. Feeding the baby affects the external condition of the breast: stretch marks appear, loss of shape occurs. The skin becomes thinner, vessels are visible, striae are formed, ligaments are stretched.

1. strict nutrition;
2. water procedures;
3. breastfeeding according to the rules;
4. massage;
5. cream use;
6. masks;
7. wrap.

Care of the mammary glands in the postpartum period should be regular. During lactation, the size of the lobules increases due to the arrival of milk. The gland becomes heavy, ligaments and muscles cannot support the tissue. Omission occurs, the external structure changes.

The initial prenatal state of the mammary glands matters. Elasticity is affected by the woman's age, she went in for sports, physical activity that trains the pectoral muscles.

• choose underwear;
• do gymnastics;
• prevention;
• monitor posture;
• cold and hot shower;
• sleep in a special shirt.

Stretching occurs when walking with a crooked back, sitting in front of a monitor for a long time. The larger the size of the breast before childbirth, the higher the risk of sagging. For maintenance, elastic tissues are needed. Taking care of your breasts will help keep problems to a minimum.

Stretch marks and loss of elasticity

Stretch marks appear during pregnancy. This is a skin defect that occurs with hormonal changes, a sharp increase in the mammary glands. The process is accompanied by tearing of the inner layer of the skin, red stripes appear. Using creams and ointments will not get rid of the problem.

Save the breast after childbirth, and feeding will help laser therapy or plastic surgery. They are carried out when lactation is completely stopped. These are radical methods that are chosen if massage, cosmetic products, traditional medicine do not help.

How to properly care for your breasts after childbirth:

1. monitor weight;
2. apply formulations to the skin;
3. eat according to the regime;
4. comfortable underwear;
5. contrast bath.

Weight control will allow you to gain a minimum number of kilograms during pregnancy. The skin is regularly moisturized with oil or cream to give elasticity. It will stretch without damage. A properly composed diet will saturate the epidermis with vitamins and microelements, making it strong.

The fight against stretch marks begins with the elimination of the cause of formation and prevention. A woman needs to visit a gynecologist, mammologist. After passing the diagnostics, it is revealed, as a result of which changes have occurred with the mammary glands. Breast pads will help protect the nipples from irritation and injury.

Lingerie. They select corrective, supportive models that do not disturb blood circulation, allowing you to breathe. Refuse lace options on the bones. The bra should make the chest look natural.

Hormones. They check the hormonal background, since the elimination of cosmetic defects occurs from the inside and outside. When changes are confirmed, drug treatment is prescribed. Select drugs that do not affect lactation.

Food. Avoid strict diets. The diet includes calcium, proteins, vitamins. If necessary, drink a course of iron. Prepare dishes from eggs, liver, red meat. Get rid of excess weight. You can not do this quickly, as the chest will sag and lose shape. The diet includes steamed dishes, boiled vegetables, dairy products. Maintaining a drinking balance affects the condition of the skin.

Gymnastics. Chest exercises are performed in a standing position. To enhance the effect, use dumbbells, water bottles, sandbags. Daily workouts are carried out regularly. Stretching, swimming, yoga, Pilates are used as wellness exercises. Particular attention is paid to the muscles of the chest, which support the mammary glands.

Massage. Carried out using olive or coconut oil. Allocate Taoist and manual therapy. The second type involves circular movements from the nipples to the base, exerting not too much pressure on the chest.

Cold and hot shower. Needed to improve blood circulation and nourish the skin. Start with hot water and end with cold. The jet is directed to the skin around the nipples.

At home, breast care after childbirth is performed with the help of therapeutic massage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical preparations. Active ingredients allow you to quickly get rid of stretch marks, stimulate epidermal cells, and promote the natural production of collagen. Use daily for three to four months. The advantage of drugs is the possibility of use during breastfeeding.

Proper feeding and underwear

Lactation has little effect on the condition of the bust. If you follow the breast after childbirth, trauma to the mammary glands is reduced. Feeding for several months results in nipple protrusion. After the end of feeding, he returns to his place.

To avoid the appearance of stretch marks, sagging breasts will help the rules of natural feeding:

1. on demand;
2. do not express milk;
3. do not abruptly stop lactation.

Over time, the glands produce the required amount of fluid for one feeding. The baby is applied to the breast when he requires it. This will get rid of buildup and stagnation, which leads to sagging skin.

If you abruptly stop feeding, mastitis occurs, the effect on the tissues, the bust loses its original shape. Feeding on demand can help prevent the risk of sprains. If the breast is very full, and the baby is full, gently decant.

How to properly stretch the mammary glands after childbirth:

• alternate palm and fingertips;
• pressure is weak, painless;
• spend 10-15 minutes.

Comfortable underwear is chosen first of pregnancy. Special models of a bra are designed taking into account the needs, support the breast in a normal position, do not squeeze. They prefer products with wide straps. Models are selected from natural fabrics that fit exactly on the chest. An intense flow of milk obliges you to buy a new larger bra.

Exercise and massage

Training will not completely return the previous appearance of the chest. They tighten and visually lift the glands by strengthening the muscles, increased in volume. Exercises are performed at least four times a week, doing 6-8 repetitions. The best time is between breakfast and lunch.

Perform such complexes:

1. exercise 1. Stand up straight, connect your hands with your palms in front of your chest. Press your fingers as much as possible, tensing your muscles. Lower your arms, rest, repeat. To increase efficiency, use a tennis ball;
2. exercise 2. Join hands in a lock. Straining, try to break it. Perform sharply, intermittently counting two or three times;
3. exercise 3. Lean on the wall with your palms. Hands at shoulder level. Press on the wall, as if pushing it away. Alternate with complete relaxation;
4. exercise 4. Move your shoulders back and forth. Spread your arms to the sides, make circular movements with your hands, part up to the elbow, the whole limb.

Train back muscles. To do this, raise your shoulders up and down, bend. Make "scissors" with your hands. When performing, carefully monitor breathing. Inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth. The movements are slow to get the full load on the muscles. The number of approaches is constantly increasing. At the end take a warm shower.

How to do breast massage after childbirth:

• take a comfortable position, sitting on a chair;
• apply oil on hands;
• put on the chest;
• massage with the palm of your hand;
• lightly pat with fingertips;
• rest.

Massage is an effective and pleasant way to give firmness to the breasts. The tissue comes to tone, cells are restored, the appearance of the skin improves. Before carrying out, you need to relax. Use essential oils of apricot and grape seeds. Make gentle circular motions. Time - no more than 20 minutes before bedtime.

Other Methods

Cosmetics are used to strengthen the breast. Cream for nipples after childbirth will help get rid of cracks that occur during the inflammatory process. Contains nourishing oils, silicone, elastin. The drug will not get rid of stretch marks, but will prevent the appearance of new ones. For better absorption, the skin is cleansed with a special soft scrub.

How to smear nipples after childbirth:

• breast milk;
• cream with lanolin;
• folk remedies.

They choose an ointment for the nipples after childbirth, which includes extracts of chamomile, nettle, calendula, and agave. Seaweed, vitamins A and E are considered useful. Hydroxyproline is needed to produce elastin and collagen.

Prepare a folk remedy for cracked nipples from honey, cottage cheese, aloe juice and olive oil. The components are whipped in a blender, the finished mixture is applied to the upper part of the chest, left to dry completely. Sea buckthorn oil heals wounds, softens the skin.

Cabbage leaves will relieve swelling and inflammation. The glands are wiped with an infusion of birch leaves and oak bark. To strengthen, use a strip of gauze dipped in fresh cucumber juice. Its length should be enough to wrap the body. Manipulations are carried out for six months.

One way to keep your breasts in shape is to take a daily shower. Massage of the skin with warm water will retain elasticity, increase blood microcirculation. The skin will receive oxygen and nutrients, the risk of sprains and tears will decrease. The shower is directed first clockwise, then counterclockwise.

It is necessary to maintain the shape and size of the breast even at the stage of pregnancy. They take the time to carry out procedures that will help make the skin soft and avoid problems with cracks. Simple formulations prepared at home are applied to the mammary glands to avoid injury. Sets of exercises will support the muscles of the back, and will not allow the chest to sag.

The issue of maintaining a beautiful breast shape after childbirth worries, probably, every young mother. We will understand in more detail the reasons for the change in the condition of the breast and find ways to maintain the shape of the breast after childbirth.

What causes the chest to deform?

Changes in the mammary glands are a natural process during pregnancy and after the birth of a child.

Causes of deformation:

• Insufficient development of the pectoral muscles and lethargy of the skin. The shape of the breast directly depends on the elasticity of the mammary glands, which are located on a thin fat layer;
• Overweight set. The breast contains 25% fat and 75% glandular tissue with a proportional and normal weight. With weight gain, and especially during pregnancy under the influence of hormones, the percentage of fat in the breast increases, and tissue stretching occurs, flabbiness appears, and elasticity decreases;
• Incorrectly selected underwear;
• Slouch. Uneven posture leads to weakening of the pectoral muscles, and the chest loses its shape;
• Improper feeding of the baby. During lactation, the volume of the breast increases, the nipples stretch, the skin becomes less elastic and stretches.

How to keep the attractiveness of the breast after pregnancy and childbirth?

It is necessary to adhere to several rules that are directly related to the causes of deformation:

1. Pick up quality underwear. At the time of lactation, you must definitely purchase a special baby. It has wide adjustable straps, several rows of hooks for fasteners, a supporting element (without stones, without foam rubber), frees the nipple for feeding with the help of riveting. Material composition: daytime bras - cotton 20-60%, synthetics 40-80%, at night the cotton content should be up to 80%, the rest is synthetic fibers. The bra should sit exactly in size, not press or compress anywhere. You can buy it in specialized stores or pharmacies, immediately before childbirth. It is not worth saving on this, and it is better to buy a good one that will meet all quality standards.
2. Posture. Correct posture is useful not only for the spine and a pleasant appearance, but also for the pectoral muscles. With an even posture, the pectoral muscles develop and strengthen.
3. The weight. During pregnancy, it is undesirable to gain more than 10-14 kilograms. This will help to avoid a large number of stretch marks and sagging of the mammary glands.
4. Water. Water treatments are the best way to maintain the shape and elasticity of the breasts. Doctors strongly recommend during pregnancy and in the postpartum period to take daily contrast showers (alternating hot and cold water) and to do chest water massage. A contrast shower improves blood circulation, increases circulation, thanks to which the skin receives the necessary nutrients and oxygen. Water massage helps to maintain the elasticity of the skin, eliminates stretch marks and prevents the renewal of new ones. How to do massage? Turn on warm water, direct the jet to the areola of the nipple, make circular movements (left breast - clockwise, right - against). To enhance the effect, you can use a washcloth and shower gel. After completing the water procedures, wipe the chest with a terry towel, apply a moisturizer to the area where stretch marks appear. When choosing a cream, it is important to pay attention to the principle of action: some eliminate, while others brighten. If stretch marks have not disappeared within 9 months after childbirth, then you should contact a cosmetologist to eliminate them with a laser method.
5. Strengthening. During pregnancy, it is very important to take care of the condition of the breast and not be afraid to use special cosmetics. There are many creams, oils and other care products for this area that are allowed during pregnancy and lactation. They should contain nutrients such as vitamins, silicone, trace elements, elastin. It should be remembered that creams will not help restore the shape, size and remove stretch marks, they only prevent the appearance of new ones, give the skin elasticity and firmness.
6. Food. Proper nutrition is very important for the condition of the breast and the body as a whole. Do not abuse fried, fatty, salty, smoked foods, as well as alcohol and tobacco. All this affects the condition of the skin, contributes to premature aging and clogs the cells. In food, you need to focus on fresh vegetables and fruits, fish and cereals.

These are the general rules for maintaining breasts in good condition, but there are several burning issues that interest all women: shape, size, elasticity. How to maintain and improve these parameters?

We keep the shape

Many women refuse to breastfeed their babies out of fear. This is a personal choice for everyone, but it is not necessary to resort to such a radical method, even during lactation it is really possible to maintain a beautiful breast shape.

First, you need to learn how to properly feed the baby, with minimal skin injury. You can invite home a breastfeeding specialist who will teach you how to hold the baby correctly, show how the breast should behave during feeding and after, tell the secrets of a neat (manual or with the help of a breast pump).

During feeding, it is important to find a comfortable position, while avoiding excessive stretching of the muscles. To protect the nipple from cracks and bleeding, you can purchase special silicone pads, taking into account the age of the child. And after feeding, lubricate the nipples with Bepanthen, which can not be washed off before the next feeding.

Secondly, do exercises for the pectoral muscles. Light exercise and a little physical activity will help keep fit. An example of a few simple exercises:

1. Close your hands with palms to each other at the level of the solar plexus, spread your elbows to the sides and squeeze your palms as much as possible. Repeat 10 times. This exercise can be done with a ball.
2. Tilt forward 90 degrees, and swing your arms crosswise to your feet. Repeat 10 times.
3. Push-ups and plank. Put your hands on the floor, palms parallel to each other. Feet on toes. Do push-ups several times. The easiest option is to put your feet on your knees. Plank - legs and arms are located as in push-ups, the back is parallel to the floor, the buttocks and stomach are retracted. Runtime 1 minute.

The size

During the bearing of the child, a natural change in the size of the bust occurs, it becomes larger, softer, the nipples darken.

How to maintain breast size after childbirth? It is important to pay special attention to the breast from the first days of pregnancy, and if the rules set out at the beginning of the article are followed, the breast will return to its original size after feeding is completed.

Elasticity

Measures to maintain elasticity should be started as early as possible, since after childbirth the breast is filled, and it is important that it does not stretch too much, does not sag and does not lose its original appearance. How to maintain breast elasticity after childbirth? Means for giving elasticity can be found in any pharmacy, and especially in online stores.

• Aromatherapy is the best way to maintain and restore breast firmness. Before childbirth, you can use sea buckthorn, linseed and cocoa butter. After childbirth, citrus essential oils (lemon, orange, grapefruit), as well as almond and coconut, are well suited. The method of application is very simple - rub the oil into the décolleté immediately after a shower. We remind you to first check if you have allergies by applying oil for a while on the crook of your elbow.
• Also, various creams, scrubs and oils for firmness and elasticity of the skin will help to maintain beautiful breasts after feeding and childbirth. With their help, you can do a massage: stroking and rubbing from the center to the base.
• Masks are effective. For example, cottage cheese. Prepared with a blender: beat 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Apply to the décolleté area for 20 minutes. Wash off with a mild solution of chamomile.

In pursuit of beautiful forms, do not forget about the individual characteristics of the body: you must carefully read the composition of cosmetics and follow the recommendations of experts.

The beauty of the breast depends not so much on its size, but on the shape. And it is the shape of the breast after childbirth that suffers the most. If a woman is breastfeeding, in the first months of a child's life, her breasts look seductive: they fill with milk, take on rounded shapes and look beautiful in the neckline. But when there is less milk or it goes away, it becomes clear that the breasts have sagged and now they no longer look like bulk apples, but like deflated balls.

Why do breasts sag after childbirth?

• It's all about genetics

If your mother and grandmother's breasts quickly came into shape after childbirth, chances are high that you will also be lucky. But if the figure and breasts of your closest relatives have changed significantly after childbirth, you will have to fight for the shape of the breasts.

• The woman did not breastfeed or stopped breastfeeding too soon

There is a myth that the breasts after childbirth will not change if the child is immediately transferred to artificial feeding. But a woman's breasts begin to change not during feeding, but even during the period of bearing a child. If breastfeeding has not started or started and ended too soon, the glandular tissue of the breast does not have time to be replaced by fatty tissue, and the breast looks empty and sagging.

Natural recovery of the breast after childbirth is possible with long feeding. If a woman breastfeeds a child for up to one and a half to two years or longer, lactation gradually fades away and reaches the stage of involution - a decrease in milk production. During this period, the glandular tissue of the breast is replaced by fatty tissue and the breast of a woman after childbirth begins to look like before pregnancy. True, it should be noted that natural breast restoration is possible if, during pregnancy and lactation, a woman took care of her breasts and followed the simple recommendations that will be discussed below.

How to keep breasts after childbirth?

If you want to have elastic breasts after childbirth, you need to take extra care of them from the period of expectation of the baby. The breast swells and increases in size already in the first weeks of pregnancy - it is often on this basis that a woman finds out that she will soon become a mother. The breast reaches its largest size by the time milk arrives - it is at this moment that the skin stretches and deforms especially strongly, sometimes even stretch marks appear on the skin.

Already during pregnancy, you need to start taking care of your breasts.

• Wear a supportive bra

To support growing breasts, you need a good elastic bra without wires, you can use a sports type. It is recommended to wear it not only during the day, but also at night.

• To do a massage

Breast massage can be done with your hands - gentle, circular movements - or with a jet of water. A contrast shower for the breast will improve blood circulation in the tissues of the mammary glands and strengthen the skin. During the massage, it is important not to affect the nipples and areolas - this can cause an increase in the tone of the uterus.

• Moisturize and nourish breast skin

To avoid stretch marks, the skin of the chest must be intensively moisturized. For this, both special breast creams with a high content of vitamin E, as well as homemade creams and masks, are suitable.

• Oatmeal mask: pour 2 tablespoons of small oatmeal with a glass of boiling water, insist for 20 minutes. After cooling, apply the mixture on the chest (except for the area of ​​the nipples and areolas), and after drying, rinse with warm water.
• Clay mask: dilute cosmetic clay (about 3 tablespoons) with warm water, stir until a homogeneous mass is obtained. You can also add 2 tablespoons of liquid honey to this mixture. Apply the mask on the neck and chest for about 20 minutes and then rinse off.
• Masks with essential oils: as a base, you can take base oils - olive, grape seed, macadamia, hazelnut, to them (in the proportion of 2-3 drops of essential oil per tablespoon of the base) essential oils of orange, tangerine, which have a skin-tightening effect, are added to them. sandalwood, juniper, ylang-ylang. If you are breastfeeding, it is best to consult your pediatrician, and ideally an aromatherapist, before using essential oils.

How to tighten the breast after childbirth?

Working on the shape of the breast after childbirth, you can use almost all the methods that were used during pregnancy, but adjusted for the fact that the breast is now producing milk.

So, for example, it is better not to use breast cream after childbirth, preferring contrast douches. Breast massage after childbirth should also be done with caution, as it can stimulate milk flow.

You can restore the shape of the breast after childbirth using the following rules.

• Proper pumping

The more you express milk, the more it arrives and the more the breast skin is stretched. Therefore, it is not recommended to express all the milk "dry" after feeding the child, so as not to stimulate hyperlactation. If you feel that the chest is full, it is enough to express a little milk until relief sets in, and this should be done with gentle movements, without stretching or deforming the skin.

• nursing bra

After childbirth, you must continue to wear a breast-supporting bra, even at night. Choose models with wide straps, without seams and stones. Both sports-type bras and special nursing bras are well suited.

• Proper nutrition

To maintain beautiful breasts, a salt-free diet is important, which helps to remove excess fluid from the body, as well as foods rich in vitamins A, C and E (dried apricots, bananas, citrus fruits, greens), and protein foods (lean meat, milk and nuts).

• Breast exercises after childbirth

Moderate physical activity will help restore the breasts after childbirth. Video tutorials with gymnastics for women can be downloaded on the Web and performed while the baby is sleeping. Do not chase sports loads, give preference to exercises with yoga elements, as well as banal but effective push-ups from the floor or, if your hands get tired, from the wall.

• Surgical breast lift after childbirth

If the breasts sag a lot and exercises and creams alone are no longer enough, a radical correction of the breast after childbirth is possible - with a scalpel. This method is not cheap and is not suitable for all women; a preliminary consultation with a plastic surgeon is required.

Do not worry about how to return the breast after childbirth. When breastfeeding is over, the breasts will gradually begin to recover, the main thing is not to force things and not stop the feeding process abruptly and too early.

It is possible to restore the elasticity of the breast after childbirth if you take care of this issue in advance and already during pregnancy and breastfeeding will combine moderate physical activity with strengthening the skin of the chest.

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