Many expectant mothers experience breast swelling and pain during pregnancy, which can occur as early as 4-6 weeks after conception, and the symptoms are most severe at this time. The feeling of breast swelling and pain is likely to last throughout the entire pregnancy, with the most prominent being in the early three months of pregnancy. Breast swelling and pain may improve in mid pregnancy, but may become more pronounced in late pregnancy. What is the cause of swelling and pain?
After pregnancy, the female body's estrogen levels rise. Under the combined action of hormones such as progesterone, prolactin, placenta, and chorionic villi, the breasts gradually become larger and the breast function gradually strengthens. At this time, mothers may feel breast swelling accompanied by some pain. There is no need to worry too much about this unusual feeling. Some mothers may experience breast enlargement throughout pregnancy, but this condition gradually disappears after delivery and does not require treatment.
At this point, expectant mothers should start cleaning and caring for their breasts, keeping the breasts, nipples, areolas, and other areas clean and hygienic. This can also help prevent blocked milk ducts and reduce breast swelling and pain. They can also use a hot towel to apply to their hands and breasts, which can greatly prevent breast lumps, keep the breasts unobstructed, and facilitate milk secretion. Expectant mothers can also gently massage their breasts, which is beneficial for reducing breast swelling and pain, as well as for future lactation. In addition, it is also necessary to choose a bra of appropriate size. If the bra is chosen too small, there will be a sense of confinement in the breasts, which will increase the feeling of breast swelling and pain.
During the period of breast swelling and pain, pregnant mothers should pay attention to reasonable rest, avoid fatigue in daily life and work, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, high protein foods in diet, drink more hot water in daily life, supplement the body's water needs, participate in various exercises in moderation, strengthen physical fitness, develop a scientific lifestyle, and avoid staying up late frequently, otherwise it will have unnecessary effects on the baby's development.
