Postpartum Breast Changes: A Doctor's Advice and Common Solutions

Postpartum Body Changes: A Plastic Surgeon's Perspective Many women experience significant physical changes during and after pregnancy. A recent TikTok video highlights this, showing a woman's body transformation from pre-pregnancy to breastfeeding. The video gained traction, accumulating over 200,000 views in less than a day. Dr. Daniel Barrett, a plastic surgeon featured in the video, comments on the common breast changes, noting the significant volume shifts many mothers experience. "It's like a wicked tease," Dr. Barrett explains, "You get pregnant, and they even get better, or sometimes you don't have breasts, and all of a sudden they come in." He emphasizes the challenges of breastfeeding and the resulting deflation, stating, "That baby sucks the soul out of you and your breasts." Dr. Barrett offers advice for new mothers, suggesting that limiting differential feeding can make it easier to restore breast volume later if desired. This advice, while practical, is not a guaranteed solution. The video serves as a reminder of the remarkable changes the female body undergoes during motherhood and the options available for managing those changes.