Is erect nipple pain a sign of pregnancy?

Many women are very sensitive to changes in their bodies, and their mentality will also be affected as their bodies change. Although women's breasts will undergo obvious changes in the early stages of pregnancy, does erect nipples mean pregnancy? Erect nipples are not necessarily caused by pregnancy. There are many reasons for this situation. Don't judge that you are pregnant based on this alone.

1. Not necessarily

Nipple pain does not necessarily mean you are pregnant. Many female friends may experience nipple pain due to nipple trauma or when their menstrual period is approaching. Therefore, nipple pain cannot prove whether you are pregnant, but symptoms of pregnancy include nipple pain. So female friends must pay attention to the difference. If you want to know whether you are pregnant or not, you can go directly to the hospital for a blood test or a pregnancy test to confirm whether you are pregnant.

2. Symptoms

There are many early symptoms of pregnancy. The most obvious symptom is amenorrhea. If amenorrhea lasts for more than a week and nipple pain occurs, you are likely pregnant. In addition to amenorrhea, pregnant women will also feel breast pain and itching, their nipples will protrude significantly, and small nodules will appear on their areola. Pregnant women often experience symptoms of nausea and vomiting, and their taste may also change. You may also feel easily tired and even sleepy. Therefore, nipple pain alone cannot prove whether you are pregnant.

3. Will there be nipple pain in early pregnancy?

Breasts are the baby's food supply after birth. Therefore, throughout pregnancy, the development of the breasts changes along with the development of the fetus in order to adapt to the needs of breastfeeding after delivery. Generally speaking, breast pain will be more severe in the 4th to 6th week of pregnancy. Breast tenderness during pregnancy is caused by changes in hormone levels. From the moment the fertilized egg implants into the ovum, the endocrine system in the female body begins to change. This is a normal reaction to pregnancy. The main reason for breast pain is that after pregnancy, the placenta and villi secrete a large amount of estrogen, progesterone and prolactin, which causes the mammary glands to enlarge and produce breast pain. In severe cases, it can last throughout the pregnancy. Typically, breast tenderness occurs in early pregnancy and gradually subsides as the body's hormone levels stabilize.

There are also many expectant mothers who still experience bloating and pain and colostrum secretion around the seventh or eighth month of pregnancy. At this time, expectant mothers should start cleaning and caring for their breasts, keeping the breasts, nipples, areolas, etc. clean and hygienic. This will also help prevent milk duct blockage and relieve breast pain. You can also apply a hot towel to the breasts, which can greatly prevent breast lumps, keep the mammary glands unobstructed, and facilitate milk secretion. Expectant mothers can also gently massage the breasts, which is good for relieving breast pain and future lactation. In addition, it is also necessary to choose a bra of the right size. If the bra is too small, the breasts will feel restricted and the feeling of breast pain will increase.