7 Changes of the breasts during the pregnancy

During the pregnancy the body of the woman changes a lot, on the one hand due to the growth of the uterus and the baby that is gestating; and other changes are due to the influence of pregnancy hormones. One of the parts that changes most in these months is the woman's breast that will not only incr

One of the parts that changes most in these months is the woman's breast that will not only increase in size. We tell you how the breasts look during pregnancy.

Changes in the breasts in the pregnant woman

During the first trimester, due to hormones, we noticed a lot of sensitivity in the breasts area; In fact, it is usually one of the first symptoms felt by many women. This is usually because it increases the flow to the breast area, and in addition to noticing them more and causing discomfort, we can feel tingling, heaviness ...

This increase in vascularization in the area also makes veins in the breasts

But the main change experienced by the breasts are those that make it prepare for breastfeeding, whether or not to breastfeed your child, we are programs like that, since we are mammals.

We will summarize the changes that you will notice in the breasts during pregnancy in your chest and that are considered normal:

- Increased sensitivity. It can get to bother you the bra, the minimum friction or small blow that they give you.

- Increase in size. Some women report having increased up to two bra sizes, and this big change can make your skin itch a lot. Even due to stretch, stretch marks may appear on the skin.

- Nipple pigmentation. Due to the hormonal changes, melanin has increased its activity during pregnancy, and it usually increases the pigmentation of several parts of the body (linea alba, spots on the face, freckles ...); and the mammary areola also darkens a lot. This will help your baby find the nipple during breastfeeding.

- Increase of the size of the nipples, to favor a future lactation.

- Veins appear in the breasts, since the vascularization in the area is increased.

- Thickening of the glands of Montgomery: they are small bumps that are in the areola, they are in charge of lubricating and hydrating the chest.

- Colostrum secretion: during pregnancy the breast begins its activity, and many women are aware of it, because yellow spots may appear on the bra.

Breast care during pregnancy

- Avoid fasteners with underwires, choose to use materials that breathe well as cotton; and of course it ensures that the chest support is correct. This can relieve chest discomfort.

- Hydrate them well, the skin will stretch a lot and if you want to reduce the appearance of stretch marks or itch it is essential that you use a good moisturizer or opt for sweet almond oil.

- It is not necessary to prepare it in a special way for breastfeeding, not even nipples.