Ever wonder why your bras and tops feel tighter postpartum, even after shedding some baby weight? That’s because—it’s your ribs! During pregnancy, your rib cage expands to make room for your growing baby, and those changes don’t always snap back after birth. Enter rib flare, a sneaky culprit behind that snug feeling in your clothes. In this post, we'll uncover the hidden changes your ribs go through, why rib flare happens, how it affects you postpartum, and simple strategies to help you feel more comfortable again. Keep reading—you won’t want to miss this!