Many pregnant women will find significant changes in their breasts during pregnancy, and a common phenomenon is that the breasts gradually become larger, which is a very obvious change. Due to progesterone, the breasts will gradually swell in order to ensure sufficient milk supply for the baby. So, how many days of pregnancy do breasts start to enlarge?
When pregnant women are 4 to 5 weeks pregnant, their breasts gradually begin to enlarge, such as the blood vessels in the breasts becoming more prominent, the areola becoming deeper, and symptoms such as breast pain. At three months of pregnancy, many pregnant women may experience various symptoms in their breasts due to increased hormone secretion and developed mammary glands.
During the period of gradual breast enlargement in pregnant women, there may sometimes be nipple itching, which is normal. Pregnant women should pay more attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of their breasts, and try to clean them with warm water as much as possible. If there are varying degrees of breast swelling and pain, pregnant women do not need to be too nervous, it is normal.
In addition to breast swelling, pregnant women may also experience symptoms such as frequent urination, vomiting, nausea, emotional instability, headaches, dizziness, and mild vaginal bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy. Pregnant women should maintain a happy mood and try not to be irritable, otherwise it will have an impact on the fetus. Pregnant women should also develop good living habits, ensure sufficient sleep and rest, and choose cotton clothes to wear, which must be loose.
