A recent survey conducted by the University of Kentucky found that breastfeeding did not have any impact on breast ptosis. Ptosis is the technical term for sagging.

The study surveyed 132 women of an average age of 39, who sought treatment for ptosis through a breast lift or breast augmentation. 93 of the 132 were pregnant at least once and 58% breastfed.

The researchers who conducted the study, Dr. Brian Rinker and colleagues, concluded that, “Breastfeeding does not adversely affect breast shape, beyond the effects of pregnancy alone.”

Rather, other factors were blamed for breast sagging. These included aging, smoking, a higher number of pregnancies, and larger breast size before pregnancy.

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