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[quote=Anonymous]I trained in Opera in Undergrad, and went on to get a degree in health science. When I trained in the sustained deep breathing for Opera, my ribcage grew in size due to my building the muscles and expanding the rib cage through stance and exercise (us older girls always told the newer ones in the department to not buy any new bras at the start of the year because they'd outgrow them by midterm!).
 When I took anatomy, I learned that the rib cage is made of cartilage, bone, and muscle layers inside, in between the ribs (called "Intercostals") and on the outside. 
Pregnancy softens the cartilage of the shorter, softer lower ribs and the spread apart to accommodate the baby, your organs, and give the lungs more room to expand. Yes, you may have some extra fat padding on the outside too, but most of the expansion is due to the softening and spreading of the ribs while the relaxin in your system makes the cartilage soft. 
 Can you get your ribs back into their old shape while the relaxin is still in your system? I plan to pull out an old corset and give it a shot, because it makes sense that I could. I certainly plan to use a hip band to reign my hips back in! Hope this more scientific breakdown is helpful!
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