"From the beginning of pregnancy, hormones start turning in a woman's breast to make her ready for breastfeeding," Mary Jane Minkin, MD., Clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology was quoted by Parents.
Because breast changes occur since the initial week, this can be a sign that the positive mother is pregnant. Summarized from various sources, here are 5 breast changes that could be a sign of a pregnant mother.
Enlarged breasts
Stomach is not the only part of the body that enlarges when pregnant, Bun. Since the early weeks of pregnancy, the amount of fat tissue and blood flow to the breast has increased. This serves to help the mammary glands develop. Breast enlargement during pregnancy is also quite fast. According to Minkin, many pregnant women have enlarged breasts by about one cup in just six weeks of pregnancy.
Feels painful
Pain in the breast can occur differently. Some experience it only in one breast. But, there are also those who feel pain in both breasts. During the first few weeks of pregnancy, breast tend to be intense pain. Severe pain in one specific area of the breast will generally not be felt during pregnancy.
Sensitive nipples
Increased pregnancy hormones make changes to the breast. For example, the nipples will feel more sensitive in the third or fourth week. During early pregnancy, the nipples will be very sensitive, even when touched. Mother can use a sports bra to deal with these sensitive nipples.
Heavier
Six weeks after conception, the breast of a pregnant woman will feel fuller and heavier. This is because during early pregnancy, the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and progesterone hormones increase. The goal is to prepare the breasts ready to breastfeed when your baby is born.
Blood vessels are more visible
When pregnant, breast blood vessels will be more visible. This is because blood volume increases throughout pregnancy. The volume of blood increases because the body of the mother needs to deliver nutrients to the fetus in the uterus.