Taking care of your breasts during pregnancy not only helps relieve discomfort, but also prepares your skin and tissues for the changes to come: breastfeeding, milk coming in, and then the return to balance after birth. Here are all our tips to pamper your breasts at every stage — with gentleness, respect… and style!
Why do breasts change during pregnancy?
From the very first days, pregnancy hormones — especially estrogen and progesterone — increase blood flow to the chest area. The result: your breasts swell, your areolas darken, and your veins become more visible. This is a sign that your body is already preparing for breastfeeding.
By the end of pregnancy, each breast can weigh up to 500 grams more than usual, sometimes meaning an increase of two cup sizes. These changes can weaken the tissues, cause stretching, or even stretch marks. That’s why it’s so important to support, hydrate, massage, and respect them throughout the journey.
1. Wear pregnancy-friendly lingerie
A good bra is one of your best allies during pregnancy. You shouldn't have to choose between comfort and style — you can (and should) have both.
At Mama Hangs, our styles are designed to support you at every stage:
- Ultra-soft bras for nighttime or daily wear,
- Absorbent nursing bras for the early stages of lactation (yes, leaks can start before birth),
- Always wireless, to combine support, comfort, and freedom of movement.
Our bras are designed to keep up with your body’s rhythm, with:
- Stretch fabrics that retain their shape after washing,
- Multiple rows of hooks (hello Mama Glow!),
- Cups suited for fuller busts,
- A wide underband — the real secret to great support… even without underwire.
🟡 Bonus tip: even if you’re not planning to breastfeed, nursing bras can still be great during pregnancy: soft, practical, and ultra-comfy. And they’re lifesavers if you experience small leaks.
2. Keep your breasts moisturized during pregnancy
The skin on your breasts is thin, delicate… and especially stressed during pregnancy. Regular care helps improve skin elasticity, prevent stretch marks, and ease discomfort caused by hormonal changes.
At Mama Hangs, we love the Huile Généreuse by Minois Paris: a 100% natural synergy of organic plant oils, designed to nourish, soothe and enhance the skin throughout pregnancy.
💡 Well-being ritual: after a shower, pour a few drops into your hand and gently massage in circular motions from the bottom upward. Breathe deeply, relax… and enjoy this moment for yourself.
3. Massage your breasts to stimulate circulation
Breast massage helps to:
- stimulate blood circulation,
- drain the tissues,
- relieve tension,
- gently reconnect with your body.
Take this time for yourself, without pressure or expectations. Put on some calming music, sit comfortably, breathe… and reconnect with your body.
4. Adopt good posture to ease breast tension
An open posture helps relieve upper back tension and engage the deep muscles that naturally support the chest. To achieve this:
- Stand tall,
- Roll your shoulders back,
- Open the rib cage without straining.
5. Do gentle exercises to tone the chest
Simple exercises, done at home or even at the office, can help maintain tone and shape. For example:
- Sit upright, with hands pressed together in front of your chest, elbows at shoulder height.
- Take a deep breath, then press your palms together firmly for 5 seconds.
- Exhale and relax. Repeat 10 times.
A fitness band or a prenatal yoga session can also be great additions.
6. Use cool water to tone the skin
At the end of your shower, use a stream of cool water in circular motions over your breasts to:
- tone the skin,
- reduce breast soreness,
- give yourself an energizing boost!
After pregnancy?
Whether you choose to breastfeed or not, these healthy habits are still helpful: supportive lingerie, moisturizing care, self-massage, light exercises, and good posture. The Huile Généreuse remains a great ally, and our bras like the Essential Bra continue to support you gently through the postnatal phase.
In short: the right habits to care for your breasts
✔️ Wear pregnancy-friendly, supportive, and adaptable lingerie
✔️ Moisturize daily to prevent stretch marks
✔️ Massage your breasts to improve circulation
✔️ Maintain good posture to relieve back strain
✔️ Try gentle, targeted exercises
✔️ Use cool water to firm the skin
✔️ And most importantly… listen to your body, respect it, and trust yourself
Because every chest is unique, and every pregnancy is different. The key is to support these changes with kindness — and take care of yourself, guilt-free.