What to do if there is nipple discharge during pregnancy

Perhaps many expectant mothers will find that there will be some secretions from their nipples when they are pregnant. You may be wondering what these secretions are, is it breast milk or something else? Is there something wrong with your body? Does the secretion have any effect on the baby in the belly? With these doubts, let's take a look at the explanation of the reasons for nipple secretions during pregnancy that the editor has brought to you today.

1. It is normal. From the 8th month of pregnancy, pregnant women can perform breast and nipple massage to enhance breast blood circulation, which not only helps the mammary glands and nipples to mature, but also prevents nipple fissures caused by postpartum breastfeeding. It can also reflexively cause the pituitary gland to secrete more prolactin and oxytocin, thereby increasing postpartum lactation.

2. The focus of prenatal preparation is nipple massage. During the 7th to 8th month of pregnancy, the nipples should be gently wiped with a small towel dipped in warm water, 10 to 20 times a day. If the nipple is sunken or flat, try to pull it out slowly. By 8 months, milk can be squeezed from the areola to the nipple. If yellow liquid is squeezed out, its composition is the same as the colostrum produced in the first 5 days after the baby is born. In this way, the milk ducts will be unobstructed and the baby will be able to suck easily after birth. If these preparations are not made before delivery, the nipples will crack when the baby sucks, and the mother will feel very painful.

3. It is possible that your mammary glands are not fully unobstructed. It will be fine once the baby starts feeding. Also, the lactation now is just under the stimulation of hormones and it is not true lactation, so the amount is certainly not large. Don't worry too much, not everyone has the same amount of milk on the left and right. It is best not to squeeze the breasts at ordinary times, as excessive stimulation can cause uterine contractions and premature birth.

How about it? After reading the editor's introduction above, everyone must have a general understanding of why there is some secretion from the nipples during pregnancy. Dear expectant mothers, don’t worry. Just keep a happy mood, eat a healthy diet and exercise moderately. As long as you are healthy enough, your baby will be healthy too. I wish you a happy pregnancy.