Many women are really afraid of maternity due to the fact that they can encounter with breast sagging. The shape of breasts is maintained by the Cooper’s ligaments, dense cords that connect breast tissue to the muscles.
As any other ligament, the Cooper’s ligaments may stretch due to several factors including breastfeeding and pregnancy. So, in what way maternity can influence the transformation of the breast ligaments?
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How Does Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Affect Cooper’s Ligaments
Of course, pregnancy changes the shape of your breasts and may be a reason of loosening of the ligaments. It happens, because the breasts start to weight more and their size increases due to milk supply.
The factors that contribute to the Cooper’s droop:
- The number of pregnancies you have had. The experts say the more pregnancies you have, the looser your breasts become.
- Excessive weight you gain during your pregnancy. In the same way, if you gain too much weight during a pregnancy, the size of your breasts may change significantly.
- The state of your breasts. Excessive milk supply may also be a reason for the stretching of the Cooper’s ligaments. Recurrent episodes of breast engorgement may lead to changes the structure of the ligaments.
Is It Possible to Prevent the Cooper’s Ligaments Stretching?
Unfortunately, we cannot stop time and sooner or later your breast ligaments will stretch. But the good news is that you can slow down loosening of these ligaments.
If you are pregnant use a good supportive bra that will not restrict your actions but will support your breasts well. You can wear it at night as well and when doing sports. Wearing such a bra, the Cooper’s ligaments will not strain, you will feel more comfortable and preserve good shape of your breasts even after pregnancy.
What Are the Other Factors That Influence the Loosening of the Cooper’s Ligaments?
Maternity is not an only condition that contributes to the elongation of the breast ligaments. There are some other causes of breast sagging:
- Genes;
- Age;
- Unhealthy lifestyle;
- Overweight.
Will Surgery Help to Preserve the Cooper’s Ligaments for Long?
The answer is “no”. The Cooper’s ligaments will strain and change the shape of your breasts. It is inevitable. It is impossible to replace these ligaments or strengthen them.
If you are not satisfied with the shape of your breasts after pregnancy you can consult a surgeon. Today, it is possible to correct the shape of your breasts with the help of lifting procedures, breast implants or their combination.
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