Grains on nipples after pregnancy

After pregnancy, the mother's body will undergo a lot of changes compared to before. As for the breasts, in addition to becoming larger than before, there may be hard particles on the nipples. What are these particles? What are the particles on the nipples during pregnancy? How to take care of the breasts during pregnancy, and how to help after giving birth?

There are hard particles on the nipples during pregnancy

It is a secretion from the nipple. Because the nipple is in the nipple, it will become some small particles when it is done. It is very normal. Just wash the nipple frequently and it will be fine. Strictly speaking, it is the fat particles secreted by the sebaceous glands, which can prevent nipple dryness.

How to take care of your breasts during pregnancy

1. Clean the nipples: Starting from May after pregnancy, gently rub the nipples with soap and a soft cotton towel for about 1-2 minutes every day, and then rinse with cold water.

2. Anti-crack care: Clean with 25% ethanol 1-2 times a day. In this way, the skin of the nipple will gradually thicken and become tougher, so it can withstand the baby's sucking and will not easily cause nipple cracking. Instantly eliminates scale and scabs on nipples. Pregnant women can apply edible oil or mineral oil to the nipples to loosen the scale and scab, then gently clean and remove with warm water and a soft cotton towel, and apply anti-rust oil on the nipples.

3. Wear suitable bras: Bras are close to the nipples. When you move, the nipples rub the bra fibers, making the fibers kneaded into cocoon-like shapes and entering the mammary ducts. Over time, blocked milk ducts will not only affect future breastfeeding, but will also cause mastitis and even develop into breast cancer. Pregnant mothers are not suitable for wearing tops or coats that are too tight, and should choose pure cotton underwear and bras.

4. Do nipple massage exercises: Regular nipple massage can allow the nipples to adapt to external stimulation, which can prevent symptoms such as nipple cracks caused by breastfeeding.

The above article introduces in detail what the hard, fine particles on the nipples during pregnancy are. After the baby is born, the nipple is the main bridge for the baby to obtain breast milk. Therefore, you must take good care of it during pregnancy and never let the nipple become tight, otherwise, it may become infected and inflamed after the baby is born.