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help needed for post breastfeeding bust!

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Art · 24/04/2002 20:53

Since stopping breastfeeding, I seem to have got left with two, droopy little sacks, hangimg forlornly down round my waist. Has anyone got any recommendations for good cleavage-enhancing, push-up bras?
I dont have access to M&S so need some fairly wellknown brands that I might be able to get hold of.
Any suggestions gratefully received.

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Ems · 24/04/2002 21:05

Art, there is a great catalogue and website called Figleaves. They have loads of different brands and always have offers and sales on.

mears · 25/04/2002 09:19

Art, don't depair too much. I felt a bit the same but after a while the fatty tissue in the breast is replaced ( up to 2 years seemingly). I certainly have pretty OK boobs now and that was after breast feeding 4 babies.

I think as well you get used to having milk producing breasts that they actually seem smaller than they are when you stop.

Tillysmummy · 25/04/2002 09:30

You have given me help Mears, mine are like wrung out dishcloths ! What about the loose skin around the tummy does that ever go back to normal ?

mears · 25/04/2002 14:19

Sorry Tillysmummy - that fills up with fat as well

Demented · 25/04/2002 16:41

I found that as well, when the tummy was all baggy you could just tuck it into your trousers etc but after a while it just sort of plumped out and tucking it in was no longer an option. As for the boobs that was scary, they went from a 38B through a whole variety of sizes and seem to have settled at a 34F. I have lost inches from round my back due to exercise but it doesn't seem to make much difference to the boobs which seem to have done a good job at filling up the empty spaces with fat!

BabyCakes · 25/04/2002 16:49

Allders and Debenhams do a lovely liquid filled bra that claims to increase your bust by one whole cup size! I can't remember the make but it is known as 'liquid filled' and comes in white, black and a gorgeous gold all with matching thongs! They cost £19 for the bras.

Tinker · 25/04/2002 19:12

Oh, can endorse the fluid filled ones as well! But ASDA do them for about £12 - £15. It's true that they do seem to fill out, a bit, later. I nearly cried when I looked at myself in the mirror after the last feed - it was a boy staring back at me. I was never a big lass but they're not sooooo bad now. Plus, I think you're waist (or rather, my waist) may be thicker which makes them appear less than they were before.

Art · 26/04/2002 19:27

Thanks everyone - you cheered me up no end! Tillysmummy LOL. Yes tummy is a on the baggy side too. People say to me "You're so slim you got you're figure back straight away." What I dont tell them is that Ive had to fold my tummy up and tuck it in.
I must admit this trend of hipster trousers and short tops with your belly button showing is completely out for me!

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