What causes breast spots during pregnancy?

Some women feel worried when they find some spots on their breasts when they are pregnant. In fact, this is a manifestation of spots during pregnancy and will not cause adverse effects on health. The main reason is that estrogen changes during pregnancy. At this time, you should strengthen breast care, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet, and also pay attention to your mentality.

What causes breast spots during pregnancy?

Generally, after a woman becomes pregnant, her estrogen and progesterone levels will change, and corresponding changes will also occur in various aspects of her body.

The working principle of self-testing pregnancy using early pregnancy test strips is to detect the HCG value, that is, the value of human chorionic gonadotropin. This hormone is produced by the placenta and begins to be secreted by the body 10-14 days after conception. After secretion, it will first appear in the blood, and then appear in the urine through the circulatory system. However, due to the small amount, it is not easy to test it at the beginning, and it will not become increasingly obvious until 1-2 weeks after pregnancy. Neither too early nor too late will have good results.

1. Morning urine testing is more accurate for women who have just become pregnant. But for women who have been pregnant for some time, urine from any time of the day can be used for testing.

2. It usually takes about 7 days for the fertilized egg to implant, which means that you can test whether you are pregnant on the day of pregnancy (equivalent to 7 days after having sex).

3. It can be used 7 days after the menstrual cycle is delayed or 10 to 14 days after having sex, or as early as 33 days after menopause. If the early pregnancy test cannot determine whether you are pregnant, you can do another test around 37 days after menopause.

Women will experience pregnancy symptoms around six weeks of pregnancy, such as delayed menstruation, continued increase in basal body temperature, nausea and vomiting, frequent urination, breast and skin changes, etc. These early pregnancy symptoms usually last until three months of pregnancy. But not everyone will experience a reaction in early pregnancy. If a woman suspects that she is pregnant, she can use pregnancy test sticks, pregnancy test paper and other tools to self-test. It is best to go to the hospital for examination as the results will be more accurate.

How long does it take for breast pain to occur during 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. Among them, one of the most obvious signs is breast sensitivity and pain. This is due to the increased hormone levels in the pregnant woman's body. This distending pain is very similar to what women feel before their period, but it is more intense.

The chest pain will improve significantly after 3 months of pregnancy, because the pregnant woman's body has adapted to the hormonal changes during pregnancy since the second trimester.

For breast swelling and pain symptoms after pregnancy, pregnant women can use breast care methods such as hot compresses and massage to relieve them. It is important to note that the breasts are very fragile during this period, and pregnant women should be gentle during care to avoid damaging the nipples.