I plan on breastfeeding....?

i'm due april 23rd with my first baby. I was wondering what effect breastfeeding had on your breasts. After you stopped breastfeeding did they return to the original size you were pre-pregnancy/breastfeeding or were they smaller or larger?
Just wondering what to expect! Any advice or experiences helpful!
Thanks!

I have breastfed 2 babies, my breasts are no different than before, however I am large chested and they were never "perky" to begin with.

Its pregnancy that does the most damage to your breasts, they get a lot bigger in a very short period of time. And regardless of whether you breastfeed or not the milk still comes in, stretching the skin even further. So the damage is done regardless of how you choose to feed your baby.

Breastfeeding is one of the greatest experiences of my life, now that my baby has weaned I really miss it. The first few weeks are hard, but as long as you stay committed you can do it, and trust me you won;t regret it!

Whether you breastfeed or not, your breasts will sag a little after pregnancy because they will naturally fill up with milk and then stop one day (after weaning or if you don't breastfeed). So the rush of milk causes them to stretch a bit. Its not that bad, and you will be the only one to even notice most likely. Mine seem so obviously different, but my hubby still loves them and doesn't think they have changed any. It was definitely worth it, my son loved breastfeeding and I actually enjoyed it very much too. It is very relaxing and it feels good to be nurturing your baby naturally.

If your planning on bf-ing, then go out and buy Lansinoh (Lanolin Breast Cream) to get yourself "ready". I'm currently still feeding my son so I can't tell you what will happen when your done but I can tell you that they will become a little saggy.

Advice: Let the baby decide when to feed rather than "schedule" it. It's a lot easier on the both of you. I sleep with my baby in my bed so I don't have to stumble to get him while being half asleep. It's also alot easier to get the babe back to sleep!

good luck!

I breast fed both my children. After the first they stayed the same but after the second they shrank and are saggy. I didn't have huge ones to begin with but they were a lot better than what I am left with now. Breastfeeding is better for the baby. Its just a sacrifice you have to make. Im lucky my husband doesn't care. Plus you can always get implants.

my breasts got a cup size smaller after i quit breastfeeding with my first. with my second baby, i quit breastfeeding a month ago and havent notice any change. everyone is different, and every pregnancy affects every womans body in a different way.

Mine are larger -- but I'm larger all over. I permanently went up from a 34 B to a 36 C ... and weigh about 30 pounds more than I did pre-preg.

Mine were very big right before and during breastfeeding... but then they went back to normal size... a little bit lower though... haha.

After I stopped they went back to their original size ... but they are saggy now :(
Lol - I expected that to happen :)

I went from a C cup to a D..