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Support/advice from Other Moms with Saggy Deflated Boobs

I am so embarrassed to even be writing this, but I need a little support and advice from real people. I've never had large breasts, but I used to do OK with a 34 B push up bra. Now i can't even fill a 34 A, push up or otherwise. I have two children; my daughter will be 4 in a few days and my son is 2 1/2. I breast fed them both; my daughter until 15 months and my son until 17 months. I am left with pathetic saggy deflated breasts. I hate all my clothes b/c I have no shape and can't fill out a shirt. I tried on a swim suit the other day and if not for the fact that my kiddos were with me, I think I would have cried. It seems as though there is nothing left to even push up. Before have children I never seriously thought of having a boob job and although I have given it serious thought, I don't think I would ever go through with it. This effects my mood and how I interact with my husband. I don't feel feminine at all. I'm so self conscience when we're intimate (which is rare). Before I could at least count on them being swollen and firm once a month (during my period), but that doesn't even happen anymore. I've seen a lot of different herbal supplements that are supposed to re-stimulate breast growth. Has anyone ever tried these products? Any suggestions or supportive words would be appreciated. Thanks.

D.

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Dear D.,

I hear ya sister:) I too used to be a good 34 cup, and after nursing 4 children (I literally weaned my just turned 3 year old about a week ago), and I'm waiting for that inevitable little saggy balloons that I call my breasts:) It used to really really bother me, and sometimes it still does...I go back and forth on breast enlargment - just to a solid 34 again! But I have a couple of thoughts on this. First, ask yourself - "why do I want/need larger breasts?" Will it help your self esteem? your intimate relationship with your husband? If you did go through the operation, will you regret it? If you honestly answer - yes/yes/no - then go for it. The only thing really wrong with making our bodies look better, is to do it for the wrong reasons. I think it's a very personal choice. Then I invite you to really think in your belly about these questions. Ask yourself, "Who am I". If you were stripped of all your "roles", if you dropped all your judgments on yourself and expectations, who are you really? You are a beautiful person. A beautiful woman. A beautiful spirit. Nothing more and nothing less. Then I invite you to take some time to take a good look at yourself naked in front of a full length mirror. Really see yourself for the amazing things your body can do and what it has done....given birth twice. Nursed 2 children for about 3 years total (thats amazing in our culture!) In the shower, rub oil all over your breast and really appreciate them - saggy deflated and all - for what they have done, and all they still can do. Plus there are so many benefits for being small chested:)
And, I bet you all the money in the world, that your husband loves you for you, and not for your breasts! Beleive me, when in bed with a woman they love, men are not thinking about our cellulite, or saggy breasts, or poochy tummys, or big butt. That's us putting those judgemnts on ourselves, limiting the amazing love and pleasure we can have with our honey-man; Limiting the Goddess that you are! After you have really done some looking within and still decide you want a breast enlargement - for no more reason that you just want them - then do it. In the meantime, be kind to yourself. Dress in your sexiest hottest outfit and go out with your husband. Really love yourself just as you are, just as you look. You will be surprised at how much better your clothes will look on - and off:)
Much good energy to you.

A.
Mom of 4 yummy children, married 14 amazing years, birth and parenting educator, and at 40 years old, have never felt better (droppy, battle scarred stretch marked, poochy body and all!)

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I am sorry to hear about your situation! Many of my friends have had great results from Dr. Shaw at the SHaw Group in Scottsdale. He does amazing work and there isn't as much downtime (less than a week!) as you would think with breast augmentation. Good luck in whatever you decide to do!

http://www.theshawcenter.com/index.htm

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Hi D.,

You are not alone, I did not have big breast before I had children, but I swelled to a 36D during my pregnancies. After breast feeding I was left with less then I started with :{ I was also blessed with great hips for birthing babies, so clothes shopping was really the pits. I considered all my options and finally decided to have breast implants. I can honestly say that I have never regretted it. I did ALOT of research before I finally did it. It was my choice, but I had the full support of my husband. family and friends. Unless I told you that I had it done, you would never be able to tell, and clothes shopping is sooo much more enjoyable for me. Like I said, I did alot of research and if you would like any info or have any questions, please feel free to email me. You would be amazed at how many women out there have had implants done, are saving to have them done, or want to have them done.

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I just wanted to offer my support and some advice. I had the smallest bee stings for breasts until I was 18 and went through late puberty and they just popped out, and boy were they nice once I finally got them. My cousins used to call them porno boobs because they were so nice and perky and firm and they were really jealous. Well, now "Sand in a sock" is a much more accurate description than "porno boobs". And they are completely covered in stretch marks. I'm still nursing my second, but I dread the day I stop and they are no longer full of milk. I remember how deflated they were after my first. I couldn't get over how droopy they were and how paper thin the skin seemed and just extremely unattractive. I was pretty disturbed and hadn't realized that the boobs I finally grew were going to disappear a short while after I got them.

So I truly feel your pain. I really complained and lamented about it a lot, until I decided to put an end to that one time after I was out with some women and they were going on and on with negative comments about their horrible, ugly, fat bodies. So I chimed in about my depressing breasts, and we all just were tearing ourselves apart. Then I realized what we were doing to ourselves and I was horrified. Why would I chose to actively participate in destroying my own self-esteem? Do I want my daughter picking herself apart or my son to be critical of women's bodies? So not only do I try to refrain from verbalizing my disappointment in my body, but I am also working on retraining my thoughts towards my body. I want to model a healthy attitude for my daughter to adopt by loving and appreciating my body and taking care of it. I am so happy that my breasts have worked to be able to nurse.

I still struggle with the depressing body image, and our culture totally encourages pointing out our physical flaws, but I'm doing my best to counteract that natural inclination. I'm trying to focus on the positive, and on what I can control--exercise, doing my hair and make-up, and then most helpful of all I got a great Victoria Secret padded pushup bra (called "Very Sexy") so at least I look good in clothes, and some sexy underwear to match to help me feel very feminine and desirable (believe me, my husband loves it. He was complaining about how much it cost but stopped in his tracks as soon as I tried them on. He immediately changed his mind and decided that I needed some good underwear instead of just the Walmart granny panties I usually buy. He keeps suggesting that I wear the new undies). The bra is my much cheaper version of a boob job, LOL :) And of course there's the other things I try to focus on that matter even more than how I look--how I act, how I treat others, what type of mother I am, loving myself, etc. But I understand what you're going through, and I'm sorry you have to deal with this too.

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Dear D.
Speaking from someone who has had breast cancer and a mastectomy (at age 36), I have a different perspective. It is easy to get so wrapped up in fake boobs, and fake everything else with plastic surgery on every other corner, but try working out a the gym or get some free weights that you can use at home. There are exercises that will firm up your chest area. Maybe that will help. But I don't think you will find the "answer" you are looking for in fake boobs. I do understand how it is sometimes difficult with a society that is so into how we look, but deal with who you are, not what you bought. I bet you are a great mom and wife. Do what you can and be thankful you have 2 real mommy breasts. I hope this helps!

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I had the same things happen to me - from a 34B to a 34A. it bothers me also and until I get breast augmentation, I am wearing inserts from www.americansilicone.com.
I wear a 34B, padded bra because they seem to stay better in those types of bras. You can wear them to the gym and in the pool. They are comfortable and look natural. Just wear them at the base of the bra and your breasts sit on top! Herbal supplements don't work.

I'm in the same boat. I shopped around until i found a really good bra i liked, that helped my clothes fit right and look good. then i ordered as many as i could from the manufacturer. I also found a product, i think from macy's that is a foam insert to put in the bra under the breast, for special events that those kind of dresses needed. Once when i was in a really good bathing suit shop, where they actually fit you, the suits are sold with inserts of foam to put in a pocket of the top depending on the size you want to portray. I think my husband wishes i would get permanant fake boobs but i'm not into surgery. There are many benefits to plastic surgery (such as not having to wear a bra)but one downside for me is that i would "feel fat" with permanently bigger boobs, although that makes no sense.

Try some inserts, and a good bra for awhile and see how you feel. Who knows, you might have another chid (It happens when you least expect it) so it is best to wait before doing anything drastic.

Intimacy usually comes when you are feeling good about yourself, somehow husbands sense it, so don't worry about that right now. Just organize yourself enough to make some energy for the 2 of you even though your kids are still so young.

Good luck, and take it slow.

Dear D.,

That's exactly my story too. I got the boob job! I couldn't be happier. Unfortunatly there is nothing you can do about the side effects of nursing. Those of us that started off with little in the first place get saggy little lumps of skin with a nipple at the end and those that started off with larger breasts get long stretched out boobs down to their belly. You've seen National Geographics... that's the cold hard truth right there! The only cure for that insecure lack of sexy feeling is the "boob job". I got mine about 10 years ago and I'm so glad I did. The most painful part is paying for it, but I suggest you look into it... you won't be sorry. If you actually do, I suggest also that you have them put in through your armpit. There is no scar and it's less painful. Unfortunatly I didn't do it that way but I know many that have. I also saw someone wrote refering Dr. Shaw. He is an awesome Doctor and I would also tell you to check him out. There is usually a long wait for him and might be a charge for his consultation but don't let that hold you back from talking with him. P.

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