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Date: | Mon, 29 Sep 1997 18:55:47 -0700 |
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Laurie -- In the long run, breast feeding does lead to permanently enlarged breasts (for most women). And whether mom breastfeeds or not, she will still go through the prolactinization at delivery, with a subsequent growth and engorgement, which will pass in three days to a week, with or without the comfort measures we discuss at such length on Lactnet.
Of course, if mom has gained a lot of weight, and that is the cause of her increased bra size; and if she doesn't lose the weight again, her breasts may stay larger.
I would encourage her to think about breast-reduction surgery long after she has finished breastfeeding, if ever. She may have another child, and still need the original pair.
Sincerely, Chanita, San Francisco
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