Can I clean my nipple discharge during pregnancy?

Pregnancy is a whole process that most women must go through in their life. During pregnancy, many women's breasts begin to change, such as nipples darkening, breasts beginning to swell and grow, blood vessels under the skin becoming more prominent, etc. Some women will continue to feel some pain in their breasts, and sometimes some secretions will continue to be secreted from the nipples. So many people want to ask whether the secretions from the nipples need to be removed during pregnancy?

Does nipple secretion need to be removed during pregnancy?

Some pregnant women will begin to secrete colostrum in their breasts when they reach the second trimester, and even find a little white and transparent water-like substance on their nipples. However, there is no need for breast pads at this time, because the body's testosterone will be balanced and controlled, and the secretion of milk will not be excessive when the baby is not born yet.

In addition to secretions such as colostrum, many pregnant women have small, white, raised sebaceous glands on their nipples, called "Montgomery" glands, which also secrete sebaceous glands. The secretion of sebaceous glands is to nourish the nipples, enhance the protection of the nipples for future breastfeeding, and at the same time release a special smell so that the baby born in the future can find the mother through the smell, triggering a breast-seeking reflex.

If you find the above-mentioned secretions, just wipe them off gently with water. Don't use soap or wash them too thoroughly, so as not to make the nipples too dry and vulnerable to damage.

Common problems with breast cleaning

During pregnancy, women's sebaceous gland secretion increases, the sebaceous glands on the nipples also thicken, the nipples become softer, and the increase in sebaceous glands and sebaceous glands secretions also alkalinize the skin surface, causing the stratum corneum to soften. At this time, if you always use soap-like cleaning products to wash these secretions from the nipples and nipples, it will be bad for women's breast health.

Breast care should be carried out exposed to sunlight and air. Pregnant women should prepare a clean towel and warm water to clean their breasts every day. Be careful not to cause irritation or soreness to the nipples during cleaning. In the last three months of pregnancy, use a dry cotton towel to rub the nipples to increase the elasticity of the nipples, which helps prevent nipple cracks.

The ten months of pregnancy is the happiest and most perfect time in a woman's life. Although many human body symptoms are different from those before pregnancy, especially the care of breasts, nipple secretions need to be cleaned during pregnancy. Just wipe it off gently with cold water. Many pregnant mothers don’t need to worry. Protecting the breasts is to protect the granary for the newborn baby!