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The article was professionally consulted by BSCK II Nguyen Dinh Toi - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Times City International Hospital.In addition to fatigue due to morning sickness and hormonal changes, women during pregnancy also have a larger than normal growth of the breast area, especially during the last 3 months of pregnancy. Knowing how to care for and clean the nipples during pregnancy will help protect the milk supply for the baby as well as avoid the risk of milk blockage, mastitis, breast abscess for the mother.
1. How to take care of nipples during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, the mother's breasts will grow larger than normal, which is due to the simultaneous stimulation of the pituitary gland, the placenta to produce milk, estrogen, and progesterone to prepare for breastfeeding. mom. In addition, during the last 3 months of pregnancy, the mother's nipples have many changes such as: nipples enlarge, turn black, areola darker, nipples often secrete drops of yellow liquid called milk. young. Colostrum contains a lot of nutrients and minerals, which is a golden food for babies. Therefore, in order to protect the nutritional source for the baby, the mother should pay attention to the methods of breast care during the maternity period as follows:Not only during pregnancy but at any stage, choosing the right bra It is an important factor to help protect and take care of women's breasts. During pregnancy, breasts increase in size in preparation for breastfeeding. As a result, the bra size you usually use will no longer be appropriate. The mother needs to choose a bra with a larger size, must have a soft, breathable material, and a smooth inner surface to avoid irritating the nipple.
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In order to properly clean the nipples during pregnancy, the mother needs to regularly bathe and clean the breasts, every day should use warm water, a soft towel to wash the nipples, remove the dry substances secreted and accumulated around the nipples. nipple. Limit the use of soap to clean the breast area because it is easy to dry and crack the nipple. When bathing, when the skin is soft, you can also gently squeeze the nipple to produce a little colostrum to help the openings to open and not to clog milk later. If you find the nipples on one side or both sides are inverted, it should be handled promptly to avoid affecting the baby's milk intake later. Wash the nipple and udder first, then pull up and down, left and right, gently pull the areola skin downwards, then do it in the opposite direction. Do it several times, 5 minutes each time. Besides, mothers should also regularly massage their breasts to stimulate blood circulation and promote milk secretion. If the mother has a lot of milk, continuously to the point of wetting the shirt, causing discomfort, bad smell, then the pregnant mother should change the bra regularly, use a bucket cloth or soft cloth inside the bra, and at the same time protect the mother. clean breasts. It should be noted that strong impact on the breasts and nipples should not be made in the last months of pregnancy. Improper massage can cause uterine contractions leading to premature birth.
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2. Is early colostrum secretion a dangerous sign?
The secretion of colostrum during pregnancy from 6 months onwards is a very normal phenomenon. First, the mother will see white ripples appear on the nipples, this sign that the mother is about to release colostrum. About a few days later, the new mother shows signs of real lactation, colostrum is yellow, sticky. Colostrum secretion too early when milk is released earlier (from the 5th month and earlier), you should see a doctor. It could be a sign of hormonal changes in the body.If there is blood in the colostrum, you should not be too worried, this may be due to the rapid growth in the number of blood vessels, concentrated around the breast area. This poses no health hazard. However, if the colostrum contains too much blood, the nipples are swollen immediately, you should see a doctor immediately.
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