Areola enlarges and darkens during pregnancy

After a woman becomes pregnant, many parts of her body will begin to change, accompanied by early pregnancy reactions, which is normal. However, the enlargement and darkening of the areola during pregnancy is a worrying phenomenon, mainly because it makes the breasts look unattractive. In fact, this is a normal phenomenon, which is mainly related to hormonal changes in the body. After delivery, the hormones will be adjusted and the condition of the areola will gradually recover.

Why do nipples turn dark during pregnancy?

The reason why the nipple color changes is because it is affected by hormones in the body. After pregnancy, the progesterone in the mother's body will stimulate the increase in hormone levels in melanocytes, causing certain originally dark parts of the body surface to become darker.

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Pregnant mothers don’t need to worry too much, because after giving birth, the hormones in your body will be readjusted and the color of your nipples will gradually return to normal.

Breast changes during pregnancy

When the pregnancy reaches about the fifth week, pregnant women usually experience a variety of pregnancy symptoms. At this time, the breasts also begin to change, such as: the nipples become darker and the blood vessels just below the breasts become more and more obvious. Around 3-4 months of pregnancy, most people's breasts begin to grow larger. In addition to some pain, you may occasionally feel a lump. This is due to the development of the mammary glands and increased hormone secretion. In addition, varicose veins will continue to appear just below the epidermis of the breast, and the color of the nipples will become darker.

Hormonal changes during pregnancy can increase blood flow and cause changes in breast tissue, which may cause your breasts to feel tender, numb, and unusually sensitive to the touch. Expectant mothers describe the feeling as being very similar to the breast tenderness they experience before their period, but a bit more intense.

From the moment the fertilized egg implants, along with the changes in hormones in the body, the breasts will respond accordingly, such as: increased breast tissue, increased fat reserves, etc. This is a natural function given to humans by nature, and its function is to adapt to the needs of breastfeeding after childbirth. However, this period is exactly similar to the process of secondary sexual characteristics development in girlhood. Therefore, for women, pregnancy is actually a process of breast enhancement and breast beautification, and it is an excellent opportunity for breasts to develop again.

These changes are in preparation for future lactation, so don't be too nervous. Almost all pregnant women will feel swollen, but some people will not feel obvious pain, while some people will even feel pain after delivery.

Pregnant mothers should first know that each breast has 15-20 mammary glands, and each mammary gland opens at the nipple. The mammary gland is composed of alveoli and mammary ducts. The alveoli secrete milk, and the mammary ducts transport milk to the outside. There is a lot of connective tissue and fat between the mammary glands, and the surface of the breast is covered by skin. A normal nipple is cylindrical and protrudes from the surface of the breast. The nipple epidermis is uneven and has small nodules, which easily accumulate dirt, so you must pay attention to the cleanliness of the breast.