Early pregnancy symptoms nipple pain

For pregnant women, it is a very joyful and magical thing that a life is suddenly growing in the abdomen. In fact, during the entire pregnancy process, each stage is very difficult because there will be different changes in each stage. Most of the early symptoms of pregnancy are nipple pain, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, etc. What is the cause of this?

Symptoms of early pregnancy: breast pain for a few days

1. Generally speaking, after a woman becomes pregnant, the development of the mammary ducts and alveoli accelerates due to the stimulation of the large amount of estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, etc. secreted by the placenta and chorion, in order to prepare for future lactation and feeding of the baby. Under the combined stimulation of estrogen and progesterone, pregnant women may experience tingling, swelling and itching in their breasts one or two weeks after conception. This is a normal physiological phenomenon in early pregnancy. From the 8th week onwards, the breasts gradually grow larger, the color of the nipples and areola deepens, and dark brown nodules appear around the nipples. After 12 weeks, sticky yellowish colostrum will be produced if the nipples are occasionally squeezed. And as the mammary glands enlarge, lumps-like growths may develop in the breasts. These are inevitable experiences of being a mother. From the moment the fertilized egg implants, along with the changes in hormones in the body, the breasts also respond accordingly to prepare for future breastfeeding.

2. Nipple pain during pregnancy usually lasts for 3 to 4 months. In severe cases, it may last throughout the entire pregnancy. No treatment is required. Due to breast swelling, pregnant women should promptly change to a wider bra to support the growing breasts. For some people who experience obvious pain, hot compresses, massage and other methods can be used to relieve breast discomfort. Pregnant women are advised to gently massage their breasts with their hands every day to promote breast development, and to clean their nipples frequently to keep them clean.

Breast tenderness during pregnancy

The breasts provide nutrition for the baby after birth, so throughout the pregnancy, the development of the breasts will change with the development of the baby, so that the baby can adapt to the nutritional needs after birth.

As soon as pregnancy begins, the hormones in the expectant mother's body begin to change. The most obvious sign is breast tenderness and tenderness. This is caused by the increase in hormones in the expectant mother's body. This distending pain is similar to the distending pain women experience before their period, but is more intense. The bloating and pain will ease after the mother is 3 months pregnant because the body has adapted to the hormonal changes.

Generally speaking, the breasts of expectant mothers will become larger during pregnancy, which is the most obvious change for all women after pregnancy. Under the action of progesterone, the expectant mother's breasts will gradually swell in order to ensure sufficient milk for the baby in the future. During the 3rd to 4th month of pregnancy, the breasts will grow faster, slow down in the second trimester, and increase in size in the third trimester. The growth of breasts during pregnancy depends on the physical condition of the expectant mother. Some pregnant mothers' breast changes will not be very obvious, but some pregnant mothers' breast growth can even reach three times the usual size. Therefore, expectant mothers need to pay special attention to nutritional supplements during pregnancy.

After pregnancy, not only will a woman's breasts grow larger, but her areola will also become larger and darker. This is because under the stimulation of sex hormones, prolactin and progesterone, the mammary glands begin to proliferate, and the areola enlarges due to the increase in sebaceous glands and pigmentation. During the entire pregnancy, the color of the areola will become darker and continue after pregnancy. The size of the areola also varies from person to person. Women should face this change with a normal attitude. After the breastfeeding period, the areola will become smaller and lighter, but it may not return to its original appearance.