What changes will occur in the breasts during early pregnancy?

Many women who have just become pregnant do not know what changes will occur in their breasts, but breasts will indeed change in the early stages of pregnancy. Many new pregnant mothers don’t know how this will change and what preparations they need to make. What changes are normal and what changes are abnormal. But as women we should know that pregnancy is a critical period in a woman's life, and how our bodies change. Let's take a look at the changes in the breasts in early pregnancy.

Condition: During the ovulation period each month, the levels of estrogen and progesterone in a woman's blood rise, which stimulate and help the uterus become a soft, sponge-like breeding ground for pregnancy. If you conceive this month, estrogen and progesterone will also act on the milk-producing tissue, causing the breasts to feel swollen and numb. If conception does not occur, the breasts will usually return to their original shape and become more sensitive before your period. When the sperm and egg combine to become a fertilized egg and begin to grow in the uterus, estrogen and progesterone will increase significantly. For the breasts, everything changes: the tissues that produce and transport milk immediately begin to develop vigorously.

Signs and symptoms: You may not feel anything obvious at first, but changes in your body will soon make you aware of them. Many women experience a feeling of heaviness, pain, and tightness in their breasts - this is the first sign of pregnancy. Some people feel breast pain similar to that before their period, but more severe.

What to do: There is nothing special to do, just take a test to see if you are pregnant. Using cold compresses may help relieve breast pain and tightness.

Condition: Increased estrogen causes the milk ducts to lengthen and branch out. Increased progesterone levels promote the growth of gas bubbles in the mammary glands (which are where future milk is produced). More blood flows to the breasts. Fat tissue also begins to accumulate, surround, and cushion the expanded milk ducts and glands.

Signs and symptoms: Nipples may become firmer and more sensitive. The areola gradually expands and becomes darker in color. The small papule-like protrusions surrounding the areola (these areolar glands, also called Montgomery glands, are responsible for secreting an oily antibacterial substance that cleans, lubricates and protects the nipples) will become more prominent. The entire breast will swell and the texture of the surface skin will become more obvious. The tightness, heaviness and fullness of the breasts will still be noticeable.

What to do: It's time to buy yourself two bra sizes up. During the entire pregnancy, the breasts on both sides will gain about 900 grams each. A bra with the right cup size can help you protect the health of your breasts. It is important to note that you should never buy one that is too small, otherwise it will restrict the normal development of breast tissue and affect future breastfeeding. Also, don't buy a larger size for economic reasons so that you can use it when your breasts grow larger in the future. Such an inappropriate bra will not be able to support the heavy breasts or protect the glands for comfortable growth. It is best to go to a professional lingerie store and buy a bra that fits your breasts comfortably according to your actual size. This kind of money is worth spending.

It can be seen that there will be many changes in the breasts in the early stages of pregnancy, but expectant mothers should not worry. As long as they are under normal circumstances, there is no problem with the changes. However, if any abnormal conditions are found, go to the hospital for treatment immediately. After all, life is the most precious thing. But generally there will be no problem. But we have learned about the changes in the breasts in the early stages of pregnancy, which will be of great help when you get married and pregnant in the future.