Changes in Breasts
Many changes in breasts can occur during pregnancy as well as while you're breastfeeding. And you might find that these changes affect the way you and your partner feel about your breasts and their place in your intimate relationship.
I am small breasted, so I personally enjoyed having fuller breasts. But while my breasts made me feel better about myself it didn't necessarily mean that I wanted to share them with my husband. Especially after a day of sharing them with my baby.
I think his attitude towards my breasts changed too as he would make comments about them being for our baby rather than for him.
You may be feeling apprehensive about sex and having your breasts handled if you have sore nipples. This is completely understandable and the feeling may pass as your nipples heal.
And then there is always the issue of leaking breasts. I remember my husband asking me if they would leak and I think he felt a little grossed out by that idea. But not all men feel this way, Others may be fine with it.
Timing when you are intimate can help prevent leaking so you may be able to try feeding before you are intimate. That way your breasts will be empty and less likely to leak. Feeding before hand may also give you and your partner a bit of time alone before your baby wakes for his or her next feed
If you feel that your breasts are full of milk and you usually only feed from one breast, you may be able to offer both to your baby in one feed.Expressing may also be an option if you are concerned about leaking breasts. Hand expressing is quick and doesn't require preparation so it shouldn't kill the mood if you need to remove milk quickly.
The changes in breasts and changes in your roles should feel normal in time. Being thrown way out of your comfort zone with a new baby and new responsibilities takes its toll on many relationships. But if you can talk openly about your feelings it may help to strengthen your bond.
And while planning to be intimate can seem like a chore, know that you won't always have to do so, but planing in the beginning can make the time you do have together great and help to get you and your partner feeling comfortable about intimacy again.
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