Will my breasts hurt during pregnancy?

The arrival of pregnancy will cause a series of changes in the bodies of many women, among which the most obvious is the change in the breasts, mainly including breast pain and swelling, especially in the first three months of pregnancy. These breast symptoms are very obvious and need special attention. In addition, you must do a good job of cleaning the breasts and choose the right bra or underwear. You will feel pain in the first half month of pregnancy. What should you do in this situation?

What to do if you have breast pain during pregnancy?

Many pregnant women experience breast pain during pregnancy. This is normal. The higher estrogen levels during pregnancy will stimulate the breasts. Everyone has different reactions to early pregnancy, including vomiting, drowsiness, frequent urination, fear of cold, discomfort when smelling oil, and pain when touching the breasts... These symptoms usually appear 6 weeks after amenorrhea and generally last until 3 months of pregnancy. Everyone's situation will be different, which is related to personal hormones. Some people's early pregnancy reactions last longer and may not disappear until 16-18 weeks.

Breast massage:

Apply a warm towel to your entire breast.

1. Place one hand horizontally on the other breast, and press the other hand on it. Overlap your hands and push the breast towards the center of the chest for massage.

2. Place the fingers of both hands together and place them diagonally below the breast. Vibrate the entire breast from the base of the breast, and then use both hands to push and massage the breast diagonally upward.

3. Lift the breasts from below and push them upwards with both hands.

Warm reminder: When performing the above massage, you must hold the entire breast with both hands, and the movement should be large. It will be effective if you feel the breast lump disappearing from the pectoralis major muscle. However, it is strictly forbidden to knead randomly to avoid injuring the breast.

Nipple massage

1. Wash your hands and use soapy water to scrub the outside of the nipple in a circular motion to the base of the breast (collarbone), washing the left and right breasts separately. Avoid washing the nipples with soap to avoid removing the protective oil on the outer layer, and pay attention to cleaning the scabs.

2. After cleaning, hold the breasts with your hands, and use your middle finger and index finger to massage from the base of the breast under the clavicle towards the nipple. Use your thumb and index finger to knead the nipple to increase its toughness.

3. When massaging, use the thumbs and index fingers of both hands to massage from the base of the breast towards the nipple, twice a day, 20 times each time.

Warm tip: You can use a blunt-tooth comb to gently comb from the base of the breast to the nipple, which can also keep the mammary ducts unobstructed and facilitate postpartum breastfeeding.