Nipple discharge during pregnancy

During pregnancy, some pregnant women will have liquid flowing out of their nipples. Don't worry at this time. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. It is mainly due to changes in hormones, which lead to an increase in prolactin. This is also to prepare for breastfeeding after the baby is born. At this time, you should pay attention to breast care, maintain an optimistic and cheerful attitude, and pay attention to diet conditioning. Waiting for the birth of the child.

How to care for pregnant women's breasts

1. After each bath, apply olive oil or vitamin ointment on the nipples, and gently rub the nipples and surrounding areas with your thumb and index finger for about 5 minutes. If you do this every day, the nipple skin will become less delicate, and the mother will not feel pain when the baby sucks the nipple after birth. 2. If you have flat or inverted nipples, you can correct them now. Use your thumb, index finger, and middle finger to pinch the nipple, gently pull it outwards, hold for a moment, pull it 15 times each time, and do it 3 times a day; you can also use a breast pump for correction. 3. If you experience abdominal discomfort, as if your uterus is contracting, stop breast care immediately and see a doctor. Pregnant women with habitual miscarriage should not do breast care and nipple maintenance on their own. 4. Bras can provide reliable support and support for the breasts, and promote blood circulation in the breasts. They are beneficial for promoting milk secretion and improving the breasts' resistance to disease, and can also protect the nipples from abrasions. Generally speaking, starting from the fourth week of pregnancy, pregnant mothers should start paying attention to wearing bras and choose bras with larger cup sizes, which will help support the entire breast.

Breast care during pregnancy

1. If your nipples are inverted or flat, gently pinch them outwards while scrubbing. Inverted nipples tend to accumulate dirt easily. Apply oil to soften the dirt first, then wash them with soapy water. 2. Correct inverted nipples by making the nipple skin tough. After the pregnant mother washes her hands, she should gently pull the nipples outward with her fingers and twist them at the same time. Then, wipe the nipple with 70% alcohol, traction and wipe 2-3 times a day, each time for 20-30 minutes. Once the nipple skin becomes tough, the nipple will not be easily retracted.