But is breastfeeding really to blame?

Heres whats really going on with your breasts after breastfeeding.

Will my breasts change after breastfeeding?

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Your breasts may look noticeably differentafter you finish breastfeeding, but nursing isnt necessarily the reason.

These changes can also be permanent and they usually occur whether you breastfed or not.

How will breastfeeding change my breasts?

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If youre not nursing, your breasts should start to shrink within a few days.

After weaning, they should return to their pre-pregnancy size or close.

Can breastfeeding affect breast size?

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Quitting smoking if you do helps too, since smoking cigarettes reduces skin elasticity.

Can breastfeeding affect breast shape and appearance?

Those changes are again more likely due to pregnancy rather than breastfeeding.

breast changes after breastfeeding, different size wooden balls

This could be sparked by a poor breastfeeding latch, or your baby might just be an over-enthusiastic feeder.

In either case, its usually only a temporary problem.

Is something wrong if there are no changes in my breasts after breastfeeding?

breast changes after breastfeeding, different size wooden balls

Regardless, its perfectly normal not to notice a change in your breasts at all after breastfeeding.

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