Pregnancy is one of the most cherished moments of a woman’s life. We, as mammals are blessed with mammary glands in breasts to feed our offspring after they come into this world. Changes in the breasts and the areola (area around the nipples) are a definitive part of pregnancy.
Hormone changes during pregnancy will cause your breasts to grow bigger, feel tighter and fuller. By following these tips for breast care can help you to prevent discomforts caused due to pregnancy changes.
Comfortable Inner wears
Since your breasts continue to increase in size starting from the first trimester, you may have to change your inner wear size a few times. Always remember to wear the right sized inner wears to avoid suffocation and discomfort. You can also look for inner wears that offer you the right back support which can be necessary due to your growing breasts.
Moisturizers:
Nipples may get dry and crack during pregnancy. Hence, it is important to retain moisture around the nipple area. You can massage the breast and nipples by using coconut oil or aloe vera lotion. Massaging the breasts with coconut oil can also aid in blood circulation and prevent sagging of the breasts that is common during pregnancy.
No Soap on the Nipple
Always ensure to not use any soap on the nipple during your daily baths. Soap tends to dry out the nipples and it can lead to cracking of the nipple area.
Nipple care
This is all you need to do to take care of your breast and nipples during your pregnancy time.All you need to do is take some coconut oil on your fingertips, massage over your nipples in a circular motion and gently pull your nipples outward with your thumb and index finger. You can do this twice a day for five minutes each nipple. It helps to correct flat and inverted nipples.
This is all you need to do to take care of your breast and nipples during your pregnancy time.