How to care for breasts during pregnancy?

For women, breast care is very important. As women's hormones change after pregnancy, breast care becomes even more important to avoid breast deformation during pregnancy. Breast care during pregnancy is multifaceted. Not only is it important to choose the right underwear, but massage is also very important.

(1) Wear a bra that is appropriately tight

Pregnancy will cause the breasts to gradually swell. At this time, some pregnant women wear very tight bras to limit the expansion of the breasts and prevent changes in the shape of the breasts. This practice not only prevents the normal development of breasts, but also brings troubles to the health of pregnant women; if you do not wear a bra at all, the breasts will sag and become ugly. Therefore, you should wear a bra with appropriate tightness, which will not restrict the normal development of the breasts to facilitate breastfeeding after delivery, but also prevent the breasts from sagging too much and maintain the beautiful image of the breasts.

(2) Nipple massage

Apply massage oil or cream to the nipples and breasts and massage gently to make the nipple epidermis thicker and more elastic, make the breast skin smooth, and help promote the development and maturation of the mammary ducts. After massage, wash off the massage cream and oil, and apply moisturizer on the nipples and breast skin.

(3) Preventing the appearance of uneven breasts

During pregnancy, the increase in estrogen causes the mammary ducts to proliferate, blood supply to increase, and fat to deposit, increasing the size and weight of the breasts. At this time, try not to sleep on one side frequently. Sleep on both sides evenly to avoid one breast becoming larger than the other after delivery. You can also massage the smaller breast more appropriately.

(4) Less nipple stimulation

The nipples are richly innervated and are more sensitive during pregnancy, so they should be stimulated less during pregnancy to avoid stimulating excessive growth. At the same time, it can also avoid uterine contraction and prevent miscarriage.

(5) Firm breasts

Due to the deposition of fat and enlargement of breasts during pregnancy, it is easy to cause sagging breasts after delivery. To reduce sagging, you can do a breast mask once a week during pregnancy. That is, apply mask cream all over the breasts and pectoral muscles to enhance the contraction force of the breasts and pectoral muscles.