What causes nipple pain during pregnancy?

In the early stages of pregnancy, the human body will experience many discomforts. First, we will notice the end of our menstrual period, and there will also be abnormal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sleepiness. In fact, these are all normal. Generally, these symptoms will disappear in the second trimester. However, some women find that their nipples are very painful in the early stages of pregnancy. They don’t know what this is and whether it will affect their health.

During the entire pregnancy stage, the growth and development of the breasts will change with the growth and development of the fetus in order to adapt to the needs of breastfeeding after delivery. From the fourth to the sixth week of pregnancy, the chest pain will become more serious. The chest pain is caused by changes in female hormones. When the sperm and egg combine with the wall, the endocrine system of the woman's body will change.

The most obvious symptom is that the breasts will become very sensitive, and there will also be symptoms of swelling and pain. This is because the pregnant woman's body is too high in female hormones, which causes this kind of swelling and pain. It is very similar to the feeling women have before their menstrual period, but it will be more obvious. The condition of chest swelling and pain will also improve significantly in the last three months of pregnancy, because starting from the second trimester, the pregnant woman's body will adapt to the changes in male hormones. For the swelling and pain in the breasts after pregnancy, we can use hot compresses and massage to treat it, but the breasts are also very sensitive at this stage, so the posture must be gentle during the treatment process to avoid damaging the nipples. And if the nipple has been ulcerated, then we must see a doctor for treatment as soon as possible, otherwise after inflammation and infection, breast health will be seriously affected.

It is actually normal for women to have nipple pain in the early stages of pregnancy. This is caused by changes in the body's female hormones. If the pain is severe, massage and hot compresses can be used to treat it. In addition, after pregnancy, we should wear cotton underwear, which can also reduce friction. When the nipples have been ulcerated, you need to see a doctor for treatment, otherwise it is easy to cause infection.