Why do I have chest pain when I am pregnant?

Many women often feel chest pain, especially before menstruation, when the pain is more intense. Women also experience chest pain after they become pregnant. If there is chest pain caused by pregnancy, you must check carefully and never take mastitis or other diseases, otherwise it will affect the baby's breastfeeding in the future. So what is the reason for chest pain in pregnant women?

Why do I have breast pain when I am pregnant?

Many pregnant women experience breast pain during pregnancy. This is normal. The higher estrogen levels during pregnancy will stimulate the breasts. Everyone has different reactions to early pregnancy, including vomiting, drowsiness, frequent urination, fear of cold, discomfort when smelling oil, and pain when touching the breasts... These symptoms usually appear 6 weeks after amenorrhea and generally last until 3 months of pregnancy. Everyone's situation will be different, which is related to personal hormones. Some people's early pregnancy reactions last longer and may not disappear until 16-18 weeks.

Breast massage can effectively relieve breast pain. Breast massage:

Apply a warm towel to your entire breast.

1. Place one hand horizontally on the other breast, and press the other hand on it. Overlap your hands and push the breast towards the center of the chest for massage.

2. Place the fingers of both hands together and place them diagonally below the breast. Vibrate the entire breast from the base of the breast, and then use both hands to push and massage the breast diagonally upward.

3. Lift the breasts from below and push them upwards with both hands.

Warm reminder: When performing the above massage, you must hold the entire breast with both hands, and the movement should be large. It will be effective if you feel the breast lump disappearing from the pectoralis major muscle. However, it is strictly forbidden to knead randomly to avoid injuring the breast.

Things to note during early pregnancy

The critical period of embryonic development is the first three months of pregnancy. At this time, the embryo is unstable and even a small accident may have serious consequences. In order to avoid accidents, expectant mothers in early pregnancy need to pay attention to the following matters:

1. If you have heavy vaginal bleeding, you need to see a doctor immediately

If vaginal bleeding occurs, even if it is only a small amount, pregnant women should seek medical attention promptly to make sure that both the mother and the fetus are fine and to rule out the possibility of complications.

2. It is best to avoid or reduce sexual activity in the first three months of pregnancy

In the early stages of pregnancy, the connection between the mother's uterine wall and the placenta is not yet very close. If you have sexual intercourse rashly, it may cause uterine contractions and lead to miscarriage. The early stages of pregnancy are the peak period for miscarriage. If the expectant mother already has a history of miscarriage or is in poor physical condition, it is recommended that she not be intimate with her husband.

3. Ensure adequate sleep in early pregnancy

In the early stages of pregnancy, chorionic gonadotropin will increase significantly, and the body will become easily tired. In addition, pregnant women's basal metabolism is accelerated, the endocrine system changes, the body's calorie consumption is accelerated, and blood sugar is severely insufficient, which are all causes of drowsiness. Therefore, once the expectant mother feels sleepy, she should quickly take a nap to ensure that the fetus can develop better.