These are reasons why breasts seem to sag following weaning:
- Hormonal changes because of pregnancy bring about an increase in
the glandular tissues and the amount of fat in the breasts. The breasts
therefore grow in size and become engorged. The tightening of the skin
as it stretches to accommodate this increase may cause the breasts to
appear especially voluptuous during this phase. They continue to remain
enlarged during breastfeeding.
- Once lactation stops, the tissues automatically reduce in size.
- As a result, the stretched skin now becomes loose, causing it to appear as if it has sagged.
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