From the first moments of pregnancy, the breasts are prepared to breastfeed the unborn baby. The breasts begin to change and feel more sensitive, in addition to swelling slightly and causing minor discomfort.
Prolactin, oxytocin, placental and luteinizing lactogenic hormone, are part of the changes in size and alterations that the breasts undergo and participate in the process of the formation of breast milk.
It is not precisely breastfeeding that injures the breast tissue, it is during pregnancy when changes occur and when they have to be treated and taken care of with care. Although once the custom is taken, it is very healthy to continue with your care every day.
The first appreciative changes are breast augmentation, fat accumulates by the development of the mammary glands, being able to increase a size in the first two months. When the skin is stretched, tickles, itching and discomfort occur, these are caused by the increase in hormones. The veins become much more visible because the blood circulates in greater quantity, the nipples become darker and the areolae also, they also grow and the small glands of the areoles increase and become irregular, secreting an oily substance that prevents them from drying out and crack ...
From the 12th week of gestation, colostrum secretions can begin, sometimes it happens at the time of sexual arousal, during a massage or alone, for which the use of protective pads will be appropriate.
Breasts care during pregnancy, will help a speedy recovery after childbirth and relieve the possible discomfort caused by hormonal changes and their increase.
The maternity bra relieves many muscular discomforts, and it is preferable to choose them from cotton. Even for the night there are special bras that you should not neglect.
One of the biggest fears of women in state, are stretch marks on the breasts, because they can become irreversible. For this, hydration is the key, it is necessary to spend a few minutes a day for breast care and apply a moisturizer using gentle massages.
During the shower, avoid soaps that can cause dryness of the nipples and their contour, as they help to suffer cracks that are very painful.
The breasts will be the means of feeding your baby during its first months, so taking care of them from the first day will benefit both of you.
