Pro tip: Wear a reliable sports bra and also communicate with your partner to explore other areas during this time. For many women, the nipples are particularly sensitive in these early weeks. They can be so tender to the touch that it hurts to dry off after a shower or put on a bra go braless with confidence!
But extreme nipple sensitivity typically passes within a few weeks. As the first trimester progresses, you may notice fullness and heaviness rather than tenderness. Some women also experience a tingling sensation in the nipples and areolas during the first trimester. While it can happen, this type of pain is less common with pregnancy. Breast pain is often the first symptom of pregnancy, occurring as early as one to two weeks after conception — technically, weeks three and four of pregnancy.
That sore boob sensation peaks in the first trimester because your body is flooding with hormones. These hormones have an important job, preparing your body to grow a tiny human — a hungry little human.
To feed that hunger, hormones work quickly to prepare your breasts for breastfeeding. Blood flow to the area increases and your boobs grow larger. The cleavage may be pretty great — but this growth can also be painful, even causing skin irritation and itching. The milk ducts in your breasts also grow to prepare for breastfeeding.
And hormones stimulate the growth of milk-producing glands. Basically, your boobs go through a massive growth spurt.
Pain is not the only breast-related symptom you can expect during your pregnancy. During your first trimester, you may also notice blue veins pumping extra blood into your breasts and changes to the size or shape of your nipples. During your second trimester weeks 13—26 , you may notice that your areolas — the pigmented areas around your nipples — have grown darker. You may also notice tiny bumps on the areolas and wonder what is going on — but again, this is completely normal.
During the second and third trimesters you may also begin leaking a yellowish fluid called colostrum. This is the good stuff. Colostrum is an immune-boosting fluid that your baby will drink in the days following delivery, before your milk comes in. Nipple discharge can vary in color from creamy white to, yellow, green, or brown might want to warn your partner about that one. Bloody nipple discharge can also happen during pregnancy. Usually, it is the result of growing milk ducts, but sometimes it can be a sign of a blocked duct.
Although all this may sound horrifying — and potentially pretty embarrassing if it happens at the wrong time — leaked fluid and discharge actually happen in really small amounts. Concerned about discharge or a leak interrupting your day? Breast pads inserted into your bra , designed to soak up any leaks during breastfeeding, also work like a charm during pregnancy. In the final weeks of your pregnancy, you may notice that your breasts have become even larger and heavier than before.
Nipple discharge may become more frequent. Colostrum appears thick and yellow at first, and as the birth draws near, it becomes pale and almost colorless. Colostrum will provide your baby with his first few meals before your milk comes in. A discharge may occur at any time, when your breasts are massaged, or when sexually stimulated.
There is no need to be alarmed when this happens, and there is no need to worry if it does not happen. Continuing with self-breast exams during pregnancy is important.
Unfortunately, during pregnancy, it is more difficult to accomplish because of all the changes your breasts are going through. Your breasts are growing in size, are tender, and sometimes may even be lumpy. It is still important for you to examine your breasts during pregnancy every weeks.
Very common lumps found among women during pregnancy are clogged milk ducts. These are red, tender-to-the-touch, hard lumps in your breasts.
Warm compresses running warm water over your breasts in the shower or applying a warm washcloth and massages will probably clear the duct in a few days. If you are unsure of any new lump, tell your doctor on your next visit. Keep in mind breast cancer is rare among women younger than If you are planning on having a baby and are over the age of 35 , you may want to consider asking your doctor about a mammogram before you get pregnant.
Williams Obstetrics Twenty-Second Ed. Cunningham, F. Gary, et al, Ch. Breast Changes During Pregnancy. Breast Changes During Early Pregnancy There are a number of breasts changes during pregnancy that you should expect: Growth and enlargement — Around weeks , your breasts will get bigger and continue to grow throughout your pregnancy.
Expect to go up a bra cup size or two. Your breasts may feel itchy as the skin stretches and you may develop stretch marks. Tenderness and hypersensitivity Darkening of nipples and areolas the skin around your nipples due to hormones that affect the pigmentation of the skin.
A pregnancy bra can help keep larger, more sensitive breasts as comfortable and supported as possible. Sleeping in a bra can also help reduce discomfort. Wearing a sports bra can also help when breasts are swollen or sensitive. Hot or cold compresses may provide some relief, as well. For people who experience breast pain due to their menstrual cycles, the following practices may also help reduce discomfort:.
Read about other treatments for PMS symptoms here. Anyone who suspects that they may be pregnant should take a pregnancy test. Learn more about when to take a pregnancy test here. Breast pain linked to the menstrual cycle often fades when a period starts and resolves completely after menopause. In the meantime, over-the-counter pain medications, supplements, and other treatments can help.
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