Every female friend will have the experience of getting pregnant and giving birth to a baby. Some women have very complex emotions after pregnancy, both happy and worried, because they are not familiar with the experience of pregnancy. For example, breast itching. Let's take a look at what causes breast itching at 18 weeks of pregnancy?
Around 18 weeks of pregnancy, breast itching is mainly caused by an increase in estrogen levels in the female body during pregnancy. After pregnancy, the breasts of pregnant women will gradually enlarge, and areas such as the areola and nipples will become more prominent due to changes in pigmentation. After pregnancy, under the action of progesterone, the entire skin of the pregnant woman will become more sensitive, and coupled with the friction of clothing, it will become more itchy. So pregnant women should do more nursing work at this time.
For this situation, one should not be overly concerned. If expectant mothers feel uncomfortable, they can wash their nipples with water and apply moisturizing skincare products appropriately. This can not only relieve itching but also prevent nipple cracking. It is worth noting that the nipple should be avoided when applying, as this can better avoid stimulating the nipple and causing uterine contractions.
After pregnancy, female friends can do breast cleaning work every day, which can better achieve nursing work, reduce various uncomfortable symptoms, protect the pregnant woman's breasts, and also make better preparations for the baby's future breastfeeding.
