nipple peeling during pregnancy

During pregnancy, the sebum secretion of the breasts will be more vigorous, so many people will always encounter some physical problems during pregnancy. The most common one is nipple peeling during pregnancy. This peeling may cause itching in a short period of time and there will be a slight tingling sensation. Pay attention to choosing suitable underwear for protection. The nipples are about to be used for breastfeeding, so at this time you should pay more attention to protecting your healthy breasts.

Precautions for breast care during pregnancy

1. Breast care during early pregnancy

From the 6th to 7th week of pregnancy, the breasts begin to slowly become fuller and the blood vessels in the chest skin become more obvious. The nipples also gradually become larger and the areola becomes darker in color. Expectant mothers will feel that their breasts are swollen and painful, and they hurt when touched. Their breasts also feel heavy when they walk.

Reason for the change: After the expectant mother successfully conceives, the milk-producing tissue is affected by estrogen and progesterone, making the expectant mother feel that the continuous increase of estrogen in the breast causes the milk ducts to continue to expand and extend, while the increase in progesterone levels promotes the growth of bubbles that produce milk. More blood flows into the breasts, and fatty tissue begins to accumulate, surround, and cushion the breasts.

①Circular chest massage method

You can use your hands to gently massage the upper and lower parts of the chest, put your five fingers together, and move forward in small circles until the entire breast is massaged. In addition, expectant mothers can use hot compresses, massage and other methods to relieve breast discomfort.

② Choose an adjustable bra

During this stage, pregnant women must not wear bras that are too tight, but they cannot not wear any either. Be sure to choose a bra with appropriate tightness, preferably adjustable, which should not only support the breasts well, but also avoid the bra being too tight and rubbing the nipples, causing discomfort. It should also be adjusted appropriately as the breasts and bust grow. When sleeping or resting, it is best to take off the bra, which is beneficial to the blood circulation of the breast.

2. Breast care during mid-pregnancy

Starting from the 5th month of pregnancy, the breasts will continue to grow, the discomfort will disappear, and symptoms of inverted nipples will begin to appear, which will make postpartum breastfeeding extremely difficult. In order to prevent the nipples from being unable to withstand the baby's sucking during breastfeeding due to their tenderness and sensitivity, causing breast pain and itching, expectant mothers must take good care of their breasts.

Reason for the changes: The increasing hormone levels in the expectant mother's body make the early breast changes more obvious. The milk ducts and gas bubbles in the glands are constantly developing and the blood is constantly increasing. At this time, the pituitary gland secretes a hormone called prolactin, which causes the differentiation of milk-producing bubbles, which are then synthesized and produced from the blood.

① Clean your chest with warm water

When you are 5-6 months pregnant, you need to clean your nipples once a day with warm water and a clean towel to clean the secretions on the nipples. You can then apply some baby oil on your nipples to increase the elasticity of your breasts and their ability to withstand stimulation.

②Acupressure chest massage

Some mothers have the problem of inverted nipples. Experts point out that you can place both thumbs close to the sunken nipples, press down on the breasts with moderate force to highlight the nipples, and then gradually push outward from the areola. Do this 4 to 5 times every morning or before going to bed. After the nipples protrude slightly, gently pinch the base of the nipples with your thumb and index finger and pull them outward. When correcting nipples, you should wash your hands first, trim your nails neatly, and do not leave long nails to avoid scratching the skin.

③Change to a larger bra size

If the expectant mother's bra size increases by one size or even larger, it should be replaced in time.