Giving birth to children and raising them can be among the best experiences of a woman's life, but the effects those pregnancies leave on her body can be among some of the most depressing experiences she can have. Pregnancy hormones combined with all the stretching of the skin and the results of breastfeeding can leave a woman feeling pretty saggy, loose, and blue. Fortunately today, a package of cosmetic surgeries called the "Mommy Makeover" can help women restore their pre-baby figures.
What pregnancy does to a woman's body
Some women are lucky; their skin seems to be as elastic as a rubber band. Their bodies just seem to spring back into shape after giving birth. Most, however, are not so blessed. Stomachs once stretched to the size of basketballs are left with sagging, loose skin folds. Breasts over-filled with milk for growing babies are left limp and shapeless after weaning takes place. And pregnancy weight gain can leave a woman with stubborn pockets of fat around her stomach, hips, upper arms, and thighs. And as if that all weren't enough, the stresses and time constraints of raising children and going back to work, in some cases leave little time for exercise and carefully planned dieting.
