First, the changes of breast after pregnancy
From the moment the fertilized egg is implanted, with the change of hormones in the body, the breast also changes. This is a function endowed by nature to human nature, in order to meet the needs of postpartum breastfeeding. At the same time, the degree of breast development during pregnancy also determines the amount of milk secretion.
When entering the second month of pregnancy, the breast gradually swells and is very soft. Due to breast hypertrophy, something similar to a lump appears in the breast; Then, the blood vessels under the breast skin become obvious. The nipple will gradually become larger. Due to the increase of pigment precipitation, the color of areola will become deeper and deeper, and the protrusion of nipple will become obvious.
Second, pay attention to the cleanliness of nipples.
Throughout pregnancy, breasts will continue to grow, and the size will become two to three times. The breast will also feel swollen or painful, but this painful feeling will gradually disappear. If you feel uncomfortable, you can relieve it by hot compress and massage. After 5 months of pregnancy, squeezing the breast can also produce thin colostrum, so pay attention to the cleanliness of the nipple.
During pregnancy, if you find symptoms such as acute redness, swelling, hot pain, bloody nipple discharge, chapped nipple and skin ulcer, you should seek medical attention immediately. Breast diseases during pregnancy should not be underestimated. Breast changes after pregnancy
Third, the countermeasures of breast enhancement during pregnancy
It's time for you to buy yourself two bigger bras. Throughout pregnancy, the breasts on both sides will gain about 900 grams respectively. A bra with the right cup can help you protect the health of your breasts. It should be noted that don't buy small ones, otherwise it will limit the normal development of breast tissue and affect breastfeeding in the future. Don't buy a bigger size simply for economic reasons, so you can use it for breast enhancement in the future. Such an inappropriate bra can't hold up the thick breasts at all, nor can it protect the glands from growing comfortably. It's best to go to a professional underwear store and buy a bra that makes your breasts comfortable according to your actual size. This kind of money is well spent.
It can be seen that there will be many changes in the breasts at the beginning of pregnancy, but expectant mothers should not worry. As long as it is normal, there is no problem with the change, but if you find anything abnormal, you should go to the hospital for treatment immediately. After all, life is the most precious. But under normal circumstances, there will be no problem. However, we have learned about the changes of breasts in the early pregnancy, which will be very helpful for future marriage and pregnancy.
Fourth, it is normal for pregnant breasts to change.
Normal women will have obvious changes in their bodies during pregnancy. From the moment the fertilized egg is implanted, with the change of hormones in the body, the breast also responds accordingly. In fact, this is a function endowed by nature to human nature, and its function is to meet the needs of postpartum breastfeeding. At the same time, the degree of breast development during pregnancy is also an important factor to determine the amount of milk secretion. Breast changes after pregnancy
Throughout pregnancy, breasts will continue to grow-some even triple. However, as time goes on, the feeling of pain will gradually disappear. It should be noted that if you find acute breast pain and fever, bloody nipple discharge, chapped nipple, skin ulcer, etc., you should not take it lightly and seek medical attention immediately. Acute mastitis in pregnancy and even breast cancer are rare, but we should not treat them lightly.
Some young new mothers found that their breasts began to "shrink" and droop after the birth of their children because they did not pay attention to breast maintenance during pregnancy. Beauty experts point out that once you start to get pregnant, you should strengthen breast care.
Five, changes in the body after pregnancy
1, I feel a cold.
At the beginning of pregnancy, some women often feel unwell, their body temperature will get higher and they will always feel cold, just like catching a cold.
2, chest changes
In the early stage of pregnancy, breasts will become larger rapidly, and may increase by a whole size or more, because they are storing fat, increasing mammary gland secretion and preparing for breastfeeding. And the breasts at this time are also relatively soft. Breast changes after pregnancy
3. Constipation
Progesterone can relax intestinal muscles and make food stay longer, so it can make the body absorb more nutrients for the baby. As a result, it is not easy for you to defecate, and some women even have constipation.
4. I hate the food I used to like.
Hormones can really make your body abnormal and make you feel sick. Therefore, pregnant women will suddenly hate the food they once loved. Their sense of smell will improve, and they will also resent some foods eaten by people around them.
5. Bigger feet
When you are pregnant, your body will retain water and make your feet swell. Progesterone can also relax the ligaments of the feet and widen the feet.
6. It feels like flatulence
When the baby moves for the first time, it will feel strange. Some women describe this feeling as a butterfly flapping its wings, while others feel like flatulence.
Sixth, protect the breasts during pregnancy.
1, promoting breast development and breast skin care
Always scrub areola and nipple skin with mild soapy water to clean skin wrinkles. This will not only keep the breast clean, but also make the skin stronger and more wear-resistant, and it will be able to bear the baby's sucking in the future. When sleeping, pay attention to the appropriate sleeping position, preferably lateral or supine position. Prone position is easy to squeeze the breast, which makes the blood circulation not smooth, and can not guarantee the delivery of hormones to promote breast development, thus affecting breast development.
Massage your breasts correctly after bathing. After cleaning the areola and nipple every time, cover the breast with a hot towel and gently press it with your hand; After wiping the breast, apply some edible olive oil and gently massage clockwise with your fingers from the inside to the outside of the breast; Massage gently around the breast with your fingertips; Gently press the breast and gently massage from all sides to the nipple; Press the edge of areola with thumb and forefinger, and then gently squeeze with two fingers.
Pregnant mommy with small breasts must not use breast cream during pregnancy; Pregnant mothers with big breasts should never use slimming cream. Both products contain certain sex hormones, which will affect the normal development of mammary glands if used at will. Special warning: when the breast is abnormal, such as abnormal pain, appearance change, etc., you should see a doctor in time. It must not be treated indiscriminately, which will greatly affect the development of breasts.
2. Take good care of the nipple and make the nipple skin tough and firm.
Wipe the nipple skin gently with a dry and soft towel. This kind of stimulation can increase the toughness of nipple epidermis and avoid the baby from being damaged when sucking.
After each bath, apply grease to the nipple first, and then gently touch the nipple and its surrounding skin with your thumb and forefinger; When you don't take a bath, first wipe the nipple with a clean and soft towel, and then massage with the above method.
From 4-5 months of pregnancy, the nipples are often scrubbed with mild soapy water to remove scabs, and the nipples are coated with grease. If there is a hard scab on the nipple, don't remove it stiffly.
Before going to bed, you can cover the nipple with a square gauze about 10 cm long and full of oil. Then, after getting up the next morning, wipe off the hard scab.
Little warning: pregnant mommy should not leave long nails when doing nipple massage to prevent skin damage and unnecessary infection.
3. Actively correct sunken or flat nipples
If the nipple is sunken or flat, gently pinch it out by hand when scrubbing. Depressed nipples tend to accumulate dirt. Apply grease to soften the dirt first, and then clean it with soapy water.
Correct nipple invagination by making nipple skin tough. After the pregnant mommy washes her hands, gently pull the nipple outward with her fingers and twist the nipple at the same time. Then wipe the nipple with 70% alcohol for 2-3 times a day for 20-30 minutes each time. When the nipple skin is tough, the nipple is not easy to invaginate.
You can also use a breast pump to suck out the nipple. Remove the glass cover of the rubber glass breast pump, squeeze the rubber ball and squeeze out the air inside. Then, suck the areola with an opening and suck the inverted nipple with negative pressure. 10 minutes later, take off the rubber ball, pull and twist the nipple, and stick to it for a certain time, and the nipple will gradually protrude.
After pulling out the nipple, stick a special rubber nipple on the areola skin to keep the nipple protruding for a period of time.
You can also use your fingers to pull the nipple out from the depths. Pregnant mommy holds up her breasts with one hand to make them bulge. The index finger, middle finger and thumb of the other hand pull the areola, pull the nipple outward from the depth, and gently pull it in both vertical and horizontal directions for a few minutes at a time. This method of correcting nipple invagination should be carried out before going to bed, after getting up and taking a bath every day.
You can also fix the contact between the rubber nipple and the breast skin, and the nipple will protrude after 2-3 hours. After this method is consolidated for about a week, the nipple can stand out.
Xiao Yan: When pulling the nipple, the technique and movement must be gentle and short. If the uterus contracts frequently, it should be stopped immediately. Especially for pregnant mothers with premature delivery and habitual abortion, these methods cannot be used to correct breasts, and they can only be treated before or after pregnancy.
4. Open the mammary duct to ensure smooth breast feeding.
1. Promote mammary gland development, stimulate mammary duct to open and keep patency. Pregnant mommy should always put a warm towel on her breast, and then put her breast on the towel to massage between her palm and ribs, which can promote breast development.
2. From the 33rd week of pregnancy, the pregnant mommy squeezes around the areola with her fingers to make the colostrum in the mammary duct flow out. This is beneficial to the opening of mammary duct, avoiding postpartum milk deposition, and also has a good preventive effect on poor milk accumulation and discharge, nipple laceration and insufficient milk secretion.
3. Every time you clean, pay attention to gently clean the hard particles that block the nipple opening. After cleaning, apply a layer of oil to the nipple and areola skin and massage the breast at the same time. This can promote the gradual toughness of breast skin, which can not only prevent the opening of postpartum mammary duct from blocking, but also prevent the nipple from chapping.
Special note: pregnant mommy should not wear chemical fiber or wool underwear, and should not be mixed with other clothes when cleaning. It is best to wash it by hand. In order to prevent tiny hair from gradually entering the mammary duct from the nipple opening, it will cause blockage over time, which will lead to failure to discharge milk smoothly during postpartum breastfeeding, resulting in no milk or less milk.
5. Wear a comfortable bra to promote breast development and prevent postpartum deformation.
With the increase of pregnancy, the breasts gradually increase, so you must wear a suitable bra. Because the breast is too large or drooping, it is easy to cause the subcutaneous fibrous tissue to break, which makes it difficult to restore the elasticity of the postpartum breast and lead to sagging. Moreover, if the inappropriate bra is too tight, it will also affect the blood circulation of the breast, leading to breast tissue dysplasia and even breast duct occlusion. Special warning: nipple skin is sensitive and fragile in the third trimester. If you put the breast pad in the bra, it can not only help absorb the milk, make the breast clean and dry, but also protect the nipple.