Discharge from the breast during pregnancy: in the early stages, in the second, third semester

After two or three days after the onset of pregnancy in a woman's body begins to hormonal changes. This is a natural process necessary to create conditions for the proper development of the fetus and the woman's body prepare for childbirth. Changing hormone levels affect the state of the mammary glands - they increase in size, become painful, covered with blue venous net. Pigmentation of the nipples and halos changes, darkening occurs. Discharge from the breast during pregnancy is possible in any of the trimesters, they may not be available before delivery. There is no reason to experience, it's variants of the norm.

Changes in the mammary glands during pregnancy

Already in the first few weeks after conception, there are changes in the state of the mammary glands. Reason for change - the hormones progesterone and estrogen. Progesterone stimulates the development of glandular tissue, and estrogen is responsible for the condition of the milk ducts. The strongest growth of breast occurs at the end of the first trimester, and just before birth. During the interesting position of this part of the female body can be increased by 2-3 sizes.

Swelling of the mammary glands is accompanied by increasing sensitivity and even painful sensations. This phenomenon is observed not at all, some women do not experience any discomfort. Under the influence of hormones and nipples become dark halo, convex.

Discharge from the mammary glands during pregnancy in most cases begin towards the middle of the period, in some women it occurs only after birth. Occurrence of colostrum (sweetish aqueous liquid) associated with hormonal changes. The hormone prolactin is responsible for lactation after childbirth, need for normal fetal development. Prolactin is involved in the development of surfactant - a substance necessary for spontaneous breathing baby after birth.

Prolactin has analgesic properties that affect during childbirth and lactation.

Discharge from the breasts during pregnancy: Types

Typically, discharge from the mammary glands during pregnancy are natural, and indicate the beginning of the process of production of colostrum. The first drops have a thick consistency and a yellow tint.

Future mother should worry the following allocation:

1. Brown, accompanied by weight and pain in the breast area. This is a symptom of a benign or malignant neoplasm, or a consequence of the injury.
2. Green - when you click on the nipple protrudes dough, breasts swell and ache. These are signs of fibrocystic disease.
3. Manifestation of fluid from one breast is accompanied by an uneven change in amount glands or unnatural presence of depressions and mounds.
4. Bright yellow indicates ectasia the milk ducts or mastopathy.
5. With the admixture of pus - talk about the development of the inflammatory process within the ducts.

Observation of these symptoms require immediate medical intervention. Clear discharge from the nipple during pregnancy are normal.

In the early stages

Often separated from mammary glands occur in the second trimester, but they can start and advance. When early pregnancy the amount is so small that the woman did not notice them. If the secretion is low, you still need to monitor the hygiene of the mammary glands. Even colostrum drops become breeding ground for bacteria, because of which there is an infection in the milk ducts. Regularly need to wash the nipples with warm water.

It is impossible to decant it contributes to generate. Nipple stimulation leads to excessive synthesis of oxytocin causes contractions of the uterus, thus increases the likelihood of miscarriage.

Impact massage shower or nipple, stressful situation may enhance the isolation fluid from the first breast weeks of gestation, because the hormonal changes after conception resulted in an increase in its amount in the milk ducts.
In the second half of pregnancy in women arise periodically weak "training" contractions that contribute to the production of colostrum. During this period it is recommended to start breast moisturizing to prevent stretch marks.

before birth

The last weeks of pregnancy marked by hormonal changes, necessary for the occurrence of a generic process. Breast increases, nagrubaet. Due to the stretching of the skin expectant mother itching, discharge of colostrum during pregnancy in the third trimester becomes larger. Even those women who from mammary glands during the entire period of gestation did not observed, noticed a slight yellow discharge.

Immediately prior to blood genera increased presence of oxytocin - the hormone responsible for the onset of labor and the onset of lactation. For women, its impact is expressed in the emergence of a large amount of colostrum. This yellowish liquid is enhanced after intimacy, massage the nipples, hot shower.

All women alarming fact, when the secretion of the breast during pregnancy appear bloody blotches. If the number is small, they are triggered by hormonal changes. Otherwise, should consult a gynecologist and mammalogy.

The appearance of colostrum

Allocation of colostrum can begin at any trimester, depending on the sensitivity of the mammary glands and the degree of preparation of the body for delivery. Usually appears colostrum on 32-33 th week, the process may be accompanied by tingling sensation and slight itching. Color consistency varies from white to light yellow.

This invaluable extremely useful liquid has a very complex structure, it is a high-calorie, rich in vitamins and performs essential functions - provides smooth baby transition from supply through the placenta to breastfeeding, baby supplies all the necessary nutrients that provide the body's adaptation to the new conditions existence.

A few drops effectively satisfy the hunger, promote soft and rapid removal of original stool - meconium.

Colostrum reduces bilirubin levels in the blood, it contains easily digestible protein, vitamins and natural antioxidants. It affects the formation of the child's body immunity.

If you notice a discharge from the nipple during pregnancy, it is important to observe good personal hygiene:

1. Several times a day to wash your breasts with warm water.
2. Purchase a special bra for women in an interesting position from a natural material, pitted. Correctly pick up a bra size, it should not be close.
3. Do not use soap when washing the nipples, not to dry up the skin and not to provoke the appearance of cracks. Grease a nourishing cream chest. This will allow you to moisturize the skin and prevent stretch marks.
4. Use a soft towel.
5. If colostrum lot, get a special pad.

A reason to see a doctor

Allocation of colostrum from the breast in pregnant women - a natural process, indicating the full preparation of the body for the upcoming birth and the further feeding breast milk. Changing their color and consistency - an occasion consult a doctor.

Dangerous symptoms:

• isolation, accompanied by chest pain;
• uneven increase in mammary glands;
• bloody, greenish or yellow secretion;
• liquid admixture of pus.

If necessary, send you to a gynecologist for a consultation with mamologist, which would establish an accurate diagnosis and prescribe treatment. It is necessary to avoid serious breast disease, although the most likely cause is hormonal changes.

During pregnancy, the female body undergoes many changes. Most of them are perfectly natural. Do not be afraid of bright or clear discharge, odorless, trying in any way to get rid of them. Seek advice from your doctor, follow his recommendations.