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Women: Find Out Why The Size Of Your Breasts Change

By WebMD
Health & Fitness Photo credit - Mother How
OCT 18, 2017 LISTEN
Photo credit - Mother How

When you’re going to have a baby, you expect your body to go through some pretty big changes. You know that your belly will grow bigger, your hair should look shinier, and your skin may even have that much talked-about “pregnancy glow.”

But that’s not all. You may be surprised to know that your breasts will go through many changes, too, even beyond after your little one arrives.

Early Signs
Many women find that their breasts feel sensitive very early in pregnancy. (For some women, this is the first hint that they're pregnant.) If your breasts tingle or feel tender to the touch, that’s normal. It’s a common side effect from all of the extra hormones running through your body. If you notice any lumps at any point, though, tell your doctor, so you can find out what it is.

Color Changes
The hormones in your system may change the way your breasts look while you’re pregnant. Many women find that the areola -- the area around the nipple -- gets darker during pregnancy. This is normal. The color may or may not lighten after you give birth.

You may notice new blue veins just beneath the surface of your breast skin. This, too, is normal. It happens because the body boosts its blood supply to your breasts when you’re pregnant.

Let your doctor know about other skin changes.
New Size
You’ll probably want to buy some new bras, because your breasts may go up a size or two while you’re pregnant. It might happen during the first trimester, as your body builds up fat stores, or later, as your body prepares for breastfeeding.

If you need new bras, try pregnancy or maternity bras, which offer soft comfort and support, often without wires. You can even wear them to sleep at night.

Stretch Marks
Your growing belly isn’t the only place where you may get stretch marks. They may appear on your breasts as they grow larger.

The growing may make your skin itch, too. Moisturizer or lotion may soothe the itching, but there’s no product that can make stretch marks disappear. They should fade, though, after your baby is born.

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