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Do women's breasts shrink back to pre-pregnancy size after having a baby?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Usually: For most women the breast enlargement associated with pregnancy and lactation is temporary. Within 3 to 6 months after delivery (if not breastfeeding) the breasts are back to their normal prepregnancy state. For breastfeeding moms, the breasts generally return to normal by about 6 months after stopping nursing.

Answered 4/20/2012

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