Changes in breasts during pregnancy

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The body’s levels of estrogen and progesterone change during pregnancy. These hormones play a key role in preparing the breasts for breast-feeding. These hormonal changes cause visible changes in the breasts during pregnancy, and the areola becomes darker and larger.

In addition to a larger belly, pregnant women may experience changes in the appearance of their breasts, as follows:

Nipple pain is a result of nipple sensitivity. This is a normal symptom cause by the hormones estrogen and progesterone, and may also be cause by changes in other factors, such as the accumulation of fat, tissue, and mammary glands in the breasts that are developing to perform their natural functions, as well as the blood flow to the nipple area.

Weakness or burning sensation:  Pregnant breasts are preparing to produce milk. Which may cause your breasts to feel weak or sensitive to the touch, such as burning or soreness when milk is touch by your fingers or the edge of your breast. It is well known that breast tenderness during pregnancy is normal and natural. 

Breast pain, blood, swollen tissue, and fluid retention in the breasts can cause breast tenderness and 
engorgement, เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา, and is often one of the first signs of pregnancy.

Bumps around the areola. During pregnancy, you may develop 2 to 28 small bumps around your areola. These bumps are the result of oil-producing glands called Montgomery’s Tubercles. These glands enlarge and produce oil to protect the nipple and areola from drying out or cracking during pregnancy. The size and number of bumps around your areola varies from woman to woman.

Itchy breasts or dry breast skin: Since the skin on your breasts is stretch as your breasts expand. Itching can be a constant occurrence, especially if you already have dry skin during pregnancy. Finding a moisturizing cream can be helpful in treating itchy, dry, or cracked skin.

In addition, your breasts will also change after giving birth. By the time your little one is wean, your nipples will return to their original color and your breasts will return to their pre-pregnancy size. However, prolonged stretching of the skin can cause your breasts to sag and develop stretch marks.