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Chest Pain in Pregnancy

Many women can tell about chest pain in pregnancy. Chest pain is often the case when the first symptoms of pregnancy. Despite the reassuring words of the gynecologist who sting and draw in the chest was a good sign, because it heralds the development of the mammary gland and thus promising a stable pregnancy, this brings the women are concerned there is no help. Chest pain can be a day-to-day stress in the workplace and in everyday life. Why this sudden and often violent pain came, and what can you do about this pregnancy symptoms?

What causes chest pain in pregnancy?

During pregnancy, the production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which is responsible for the formation of milk in the breast increases. Pituitary hormone prolactin causes in a very short period of breast tissue swelling, which in turn can cause pain in the chest and nipples. An increased prolactin levels also cause fluid milk removed from the breast during pregnancy. It is not serious, but the only sign that einschießt main milk after birth. In addition to painful breast and nipple areola smooth, dark and bigger and firmer breasts.

What can you do about the complaints?

If you are suffering from severe chest pain in pregnancy, you can rest assured that as far as improving the symptoms in most women after the first three months. Unfortunately, this does not happen to every woman. There are several steps that can help you get the time to give birth to happiness. A maternity bra that fits optimally support the breast and thus can reduce or prevent pain. Should bra made of cotton or silk, lace bra because it can irritate the nipples and also cause inflammation. In some cases, it is advisable to wear a bra even at night so that the breast is supported optimally at all times. If you are not sure of the size, you can be fully informed in a lingerie store. Let cool compress decongest the breast tissue and can provide assistance. Also recommended is a light breast massage with cream fats or oils pregnancy. Various kinds of oil were found in drug stores or health food stores.