How long does it take for a pregnant woman to produce milk?

When a woman finds out that she is pregnant, she must adjust her mentality in time and take good care of her breasts, because after giving birth, she still needs to breastfeed the baby. When a woman becomes pregnant, her body will undergo many changes. Many pregnant women will find that they still have milk during pregnancy, but not all pregnant women will experience this phenomenon. What is going on?

How long does it take for a pregnant woman to produce milk?

After a woman becomes pregnant, her body will secrete a large amount of progesterone, which will stimulate the development of her breasts, so she will experience breast pain and swelling. The symptoms are generally obvious in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, and will gradually weaken after this period of time. Therefore, what pregnant women need to pay attention to at this time is to avoid excessive anxiety, not to eat irritating foods, and not to eat foods containing hormones.

Breast development in the early stages of pregnancy does not require drug treatment, otherwise the patient may affect the normal development of the child due to the effects of the drugs. Pregnant women can usually perform breast massage to avoid blockage of the breast ducts. If breast discharge or pain is too severe at this time, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination first. If it is a breast disease, pay attention to choosing the appropriate method of treatment.

Healthy breasts of pregnant women can ensure normal breastfeeding in the future. Women need to prevent the occurrence of mastitis, relax at ordinary times, and avoid eating foods that are difficult to digest. Breast swelling will be more serious during the pre-delivery period of pregnancy, so pay attention to personal hygiene and breast massage.

How to deal with pregnancy signs

1. Nausea and vomiting are the most common discomforts in the first two months of pregnancy. About 50% of pregnant women experience varying degrees of nausea, and 1/3 of pregnant women experience vomiting, which is most obvious in the early morning. A few pregnant women experience vomiting frequently throughout the day. Most scholars believe that symptoms occur due to hormonal changes in the body that cause relaxation of gastrointestinal smooth muscles. Experiments have also shown that this symptom is related to anxiety in pregnant women. Nursing work should first assess the current situation of the pregnant woman and then provide relief measures for her. Based on the nursing principle that lowering anxiety and providing a healthy environment can reduce nausea and vomiting, pregnant women are guided to take systemic preventive measures such as rest, relaxation, maintaining a good spirit, exercising appropriately, and maintaining air circulation in the environment. Based on the principle of limiting the amount of food in the stomach to help improve the slowing of gastrointestinal motility during pregnancy, pregnant women are guided to limit fluid intake, take a walk after meals, or eat small meals frequently, such as taking a walk after eating 2 to 3 cookies.

2. Frequent urination and urgency in early pregnancy are caused by the enlarged uterus pressing on the bladder. When the uterus protrudes from the abdominal cavity at 12 weeks of pregnancy, the symptoms disappear naturally. In the late pregnancy, as the fetal presenting part enters the pelvis, the bladder is squeezed again and frequent urination occurs again. Some pregnant women experience urine leakage when they cough, blow their nose, or sneeze. The nurse needs to explain to the patient the cause of the symptoms and that frequent and urgent urination are normal as long as a urinary tract infection is ruled out. There is no need to limit the fluid intake of pregnant women, so as to avoid dehydration and affect the body's normal metabolic process. At the same time, guiding pregnant women to do anal contraction exercises and training the tension of the pelvic floor muscles can help control urination. Frequent urination, urgency, and urinary incontinence during pregnancy will disappear naturally after the pregnancy ends. If the symptoms persist, it means that the perineal muscles are overly relaxed or the pelvic floor is damaged, and further examination and treatment should be performed.