Does the nipple get bigger after giving birth?

Patient's question:

Does the nipple get bigger after giving birth? Will the nipple remain the same size after stopping breastfeeding and not shrink? First question supplement: I'm only 6 months pregnant now and haven't breastfed yet, but my nipples have become several times bigger than before?

Doctor's answer:

During breastfeeding, the nipples may enlarge, and they will return to their original size after stopping breastfeeding.

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