Pregnancy breast lumps

After a woman becomes pregnant, in addition to her belly becoming bigger, her breasts will also gradually increase in size due to the secretion of milk. Sometimes the breasts may also feel swollen and painful, which is normal. Many expectant mothers will have lumps in their breasts. There are generally two situations: one is normal breast tissue, and the other is breast hyperplasia. The following article introduces relevant knowledge points. If you are confused in this regard, let’s take a look at it together.

Many expectant mothers experience breast swelling, pain and lumps during pregnancy, which makes them very worried, fearing that it will affect the fetus's future breastfeeding. So is it normal to have lumps in the breast during pregnancy? Let's take a look!

Is it normal to have breast lumps during pregnancy?

Causes of breast lumps: 1. Normal breast tissue. Normal breast tissue is soft, uniform, elastic, and does not cause pain when touched. 2. Breast hyperplasia occurs. The lumps can occur in one or both breasts, single or multiple, and generally occur in the upper outer quadrant of the breast. It appears as flakes, nodules, cords, etc. of varying sizes, among which flakes are the most common.

What to do if your breasts hurt during pregnancy

Generally speaking, during pregnancy, this kind of bloating and pain usually lasts for 3-4 months. If it is slightly more severe, it can last for the entire pregnancy. Of course, some people will also feel obvious pain. In this case, you can use hot compress or massage to solve it. Generally, no treatment is required.

However, expectant mothers should note that changes in hormone levels during pregnancy may also lead to some diseases, such as mastitis or breast cancer, whose symptoms may be easily regarded as normal breast changes and ignored. Therefore, it is recommended that expectant mothers have at least one breast examination during pregnancy.

The bodies of expectant mothers will continue to change during pregnancy, especially the breasts. Breast pain is a common condition during pregnancy and is normal. Expectant mothers can take massage or hot compress to relieve it, but if it is accompanied by other symptoms, such as the appearance of lumps, you must pay attention and see a doctor in time. Do not delay and make sure you are in good health.