How does a woman's breasts change during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, the breast clearly lets the woman know that a new life has taken place in it. Significant breast enlargement occurs even in the very early stages of pregnancy. Many women experience breast swelling and tenderness during this period. Read the article about how breasts change during pregnancy.

On the later lines, the chest significantly increases in size. However, do not forget that the body of each woman is individual. Therefore, in some, the breasts during the period of bearing a child may increase and become painful, while in others – remains exactly the same as it was before pregnancy.

Worrying about such changes or lack of them will be superfluous. If a woman is pregnant with her first child, most likely we should expect cardinal changes with her breasts.
The structure of the female breast is quite complex, it consists of:

• adipose tissue, (parenchyma and stroma are immersed in it);
• in the parenchyma (glandular tissue) there are ducts of different diameters;
• stroma – connective tissue.

The skin covering the areola and nipple is very delicate. The shape of the nipple in women who have not given birth is usually cone-shaped. After childbirth, the nipples become cylindrical.

What happens to the breasts during pregnancy

1. There is an increase in breast volume, which is the first sign of conception. Breast growth is stimulated by the hormones progesterone and estrogen. During the entire period of pregnancy, a woman's breasts can increase by two to three sizes.
2. Stretch marks appear on the chest. This is due to the fact that with a sharp increase in the breast, collagen fibers may not withstand and tear, as a result of which dark red stretch marks appear, which may turn pale after childbirth, but do not completely disappear.
3. Chest becomes more sensitive. Even an insignificant touch can cause discomfort in the chest in the first month of pregnancy. This phenomenon is due to the fact that the breast begins intensive preparation for feeding the child.
4. Colostrum begins to flow. Discharge from the nipples of a thickish yellow mass usually occurs in the later stages of pregnancy. Colostrum is also called the food of newborn babies, since it is usually produced at the beginning of lactation. However, the release of colostrum is possible during pregnancy.
5. Nipples are changing. During pregnancy, the color of the nipples may change, they become dark red or brownish. In addition, areolas can change, increasing from 30 mm to 50 mm, and the nipple itself – from 9 mm to 12 mm. Changes in the color of the nipples are affected by melanocytes (skin cells that produce pigment). Today it is not known exactly what is the reason for the change in the color of the areolas and nipples, however, there is an assumption that for a newborn baby the dark color – some visual signal. Pimples may also appear on the areola of the nipple and a vein network may appear on the surface of the breast.

Breast care during pregnancy

A few simple rules will help maintain beautiful breasts after pregnancy:

• get a proper bra that is free of underwire and wide straps;
• apply a special stretch mark cream to your breasts regularly;
• Strengthen your nipples with contrast showers while carrying your baby.

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Many women wonder – Is it possible to keep the shape of the breast if you stop breastfeeding. However, it is worth remembering that changes cannot be avoided in this way, since they occur during pregnancy due to the fact that the connective tissue grows.

Mother's milk is much healthier for a newborn than artificial feeding, thanks to it the baby's immunity is strengthened. Therefore, do not be afraid of how pregnancy will change you, because the birth of a child – the happiest event in the life of every woman, and small changes in appearance are not a cause for concern. It is possible to prevent sagging breasts thanks to the mentioned recommendations, and the article "Methods of breast lift without surgical intervention" will help you neutralize such a problem.

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