Does Breast Feeding Change Breast Size?

Pregnancy is associated with significant changes in a
woman’s body. These changes are especially noticeable in a woman’s breasts,
where the changing hormonal environment of pregnancy has a profound impact.
During pregnancy, breast size increases in response to these hormonal changes. A variety of studies have shown that breast feeding
doesn’t actually increase breast size but instead stimulates breast milk
production which prevents the breasts from returning to their new baseline. The
sooner patients stop breast feeding, the sooner these changes take place. This
new baseline may include smaller breasts and associated breast sag.Breast feeding has significant advantages for the
newborn child and helps the developing relationship between the mother and
child. For these reasons, it’s not unreasonable for women to breastfeed. The
changes that occur following pregnancy are usually related to the pregnancy,
not the act of breast feeding. Most of the changes that have occurred following
pregnancy would have occurred without breast feeding and are related to the
pregnancy itself. It’s not unusual for women to be concerned about the
appearance of their breasts following surgery. When this situation arises
multiple treatment options are available to address these concerns. For this
reason, it’s important to continue to consult with your plastic surgeon.

You can breast feed without worrying about it affecting the size of your breasts. There are other changes, however.
Whether you have implants or not, pregnancy and breastfeeding will do things to your body. When you are pregnant, your body releases more hormones. You will gain weight. The skin will be stretched by the pregnancy weight and lose some elasticity.  After breastfeeding, your breast will deflate and your skin will be looser.
There are two major unpredictable factors surrounding these changes. First, the DEGREE that these changes (looser skin, deflating breasts) will occur is unpredictable. And second, it is unpredictable whether these changes will make enough of a cosmetic change to warrant a procedure.I hope that answers your question on breastfeeding and breast size. It’s great that you’re doing this research. I always say that the best patients are informed patients.
You might also want to research your options for breast implants. Choosing the right implant is the number one concern among women considering breast augmentation. Did you know, there’s actually a way to select a implant shape, size, and profile that is perfect for you?
A term that I use with my patients for the perfect implant is the “Pony Implant”.
So what do I mean by “perfect”? Well, a Pony Implant has three qualities to it. First, the implant meets your beauty goals. For example, you want to your breasts to look fuller while still appearing natural.
Second, when you chose your Pony Implant, you walk out of your consultation 100% confident that you’ve chosen the right shape and size for you. In other words, you won’t be second guessing your decision, and you won’t be afraid of having gone too big or too small.
And third, after your procedure, you are thrilled with your results, and say, "I’m so happy. This is exactly what I wanted!"
That’s the Pony Implant. And the great news is that there is a simple process to go about finding yours.
This issue of selecting the right implant is so important when it comes to patient satisfaction or dissatisfaction that, again, I really encourage you to learn more about it.
Thank you for reading and best of luck on your journey!

Hi njbabymama, Yes. For purposes of breast feeding, the tissues will swell, the breasts can become sore, your skin will stretch as your breast volume grows, then it will deflate as it goes down, the skin will or will not shrink back down based on a variety of factors. This will all happen with or without an implant being there. You need to speak to your obstetrician regarding all of your questions on breast feeding. Now is not the time to be worried about aesthetics. You're bringing a new life into the world that needs the best care!