During pregnancy, our body undergoes changes, including nausea and vomiting, emotional fluctuations, weight gain, and frequent itching in the abdomen or breasts. What is the reason for itchy and watery breasts during pregnancy?
1. Hormonal changes. Fluctuating hormones, especially when estrogen levels increase, are the cause of changes in breast tissue. This makes the breast skin sensitive and prone to itching. In addition, frequently sweating breasts can also cause itching.
2. Size changes. When the breasts enlarge, the skin around them will stretch, causing stretch marks and itching around the breasts. Itching is usually felt in the late stages of pregnancy.
3. Blood flow has increased. When breasts enlarge during pregnancy, blood flow also increases. This can make the breasts, especially the nipples, sensitive and even cause a stinging sensation.
As pregnancy increases, the mother's breasts will become bigger and her underwear will become a bit tight. Some mothers did not realize this problem in a timely manner and did not change to wider underwear, resulting in increased friction between underwear and skin.
In addition, the skin of the breasts is very sensitive, which can cause itching over time. It is recommended that mothers change into loose nursing underwear according to their body shape around five months of pregnancy. This type of underwear is very flexible and can be expanded to several sizes. Mothers wearing it will not feel pressure on their breasts, and breast itching will also be relieved.
In short, mothers do not need to be overly anxious about breast itching, and appropriate care can alleviate it. In order to give birth to a baby, mothers should maintain a positive attitude and not let negative emotions affect the baby.
