What causes itchy breasts during late pregnancy?

Pregnant women will experience itchy skin in the middle and late stages of pregnancy. Not only the skin but also the breasts will be itchy. Some pregnant women even keep scratching their breasts when they are itchy, and eventually they bleed, which makes them very upset and affects their mood. So what causes itchy breasts in late pregnancy?

It is actually normal to have itchy breasts in the late pregnancy, and pregnant women do not need to feel depressed. In the second half of pregnancy, the hormone level of pregnant women increases. This is due to the physiological state of impending delivery, which will cause itching of the skin and even breasts. Pregnant women should maintain a normal work and rest routine to alleviate the occurrence of more serious conditions.

If you have breast itching, first of all, don't wear clothes that are too tight and poorly breathable, because too tightness will aggravate the itching. Pregnant women should wear loose and breathable clothes to avoid frequent friction. At the same time, use a hot towel to apply to the corresponding area of ​​the breast at a suitable temperature, which can reduce the itching and soften the skin tissue in the corresponding area.

In addition, pregnant women should check whether severe itching is caused by skin problems, such as eczema. In case of such a situation, in addition to wearing loose clothes as mentioned above, you should also avoid overly irritating foods in your diet to avoid further irritation to the skin. You can choose appropriate medicines and apply them to the itchy area for symptomatic treatment.

Breast development is rapid and breast hyperplasia is common. However, breast growth in the late pregnancy is equivalent to swelling and enlargement. Some women who are more sensitive to hormones will experience significant changes in their breasts before and during pregnancy, especially in the late pregnancy. The mammary ducts of the breasts have basically grown and expanded to prepare for breastfeeding, so the breasts grow faster and some of the fiber tissue in the breasts will rupture or tear.