12 Best Postpartum Swimsuits That'll Make You Feel Like Your Best Self

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, a board-certified OB/GYN at Pediatrix Medical Group in Atlanta, Georgia. Bathing suit shopping during the postpartum period touches both of those elements.

You may not recognize the body staring back at you… and that may stir up some unpleasant feelings made even more poignant thanks to raging hormones.“[After pregnancy], the uterus slowly returns to its normal size just as it slowly grew to accommodate a growing baby,” says Dr.

Wetter. “Many women also have an issue with the large abdominal muscles in the middle of the abdomen, which can be separated during pregnancy due to the expanding uterus.” (The medical term for this is diastasis recti.)The pelvis also has to expand to accommodate the pregnancy, and this can be permanent.

Plus, — and , for example—are very common. Not to mention, the breasts probably already increased in size during pregnancy and will continue to do so postpartum, especially if you’re breastfeeding or pumping. (Check out our edit of if you're in the market.)Knowing where to shop for and spending time to find pieces that still make you feel confident throughout all these changes is key—especially once you hit up the for and postpartum swimwear.“Postpartum abdomens, hips, and breasts come in all shapes and sizes, and there is no one-size-fits-all bathing suit for the postpartum body,” says Dr.