Will the areola always become darker during pregnancy? Will other parts of the body also become darker during pregnancy?

Many people will find that women’s nipples will become darker during pregnancy. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. In fact, in addition to the breasts, other parts of the body will also become darker. This phenomenon is generally caused by pigmentation.

Do my areolas always get darker during pregnancy?

Not all pregnant women will have breast changes. Some pregnant women's breasts will not change at all during pregnancy and at ordinary times, whether in size, shape, or color. However, for most pregnant women, their breasts will change: getting bigger and having dark nipples.

Other parts of the body will also turn dark during pregnancy

1. Darkening of the armpits

After pregnancy, there will be varying degrees of melanin precipitation in the armpits, skin folds, and thigh roots of pregnant mothers, which is also an inevitable problem caused by progesterone. Pregnant mothers should not be too entangled, and should not use some whitening products with unclear ingredients, which are not good for the development of the fetus.

2. Darkening around the belly button

As the pregnancy period increases, the area around the belly button will become darker and darker, and in severe cases it will be as black as chocolate. In addition, the earthworm-like stretch marks on the belly will make it unbearable to look at them every time you take a shower. But this is a normal phenomenon during pregnancy, and pregnant mothers don't need to worry too much.

Kind tips:

Although these phenomena may not look very beautiful, pregnant mothers should not put a heavy psychological burden on themselves because they dislike them. Because these just show that the progesterone and estrogen in the pregnant mother's body are sufficient, and the baby is actively growing and developing in the pregnant mother's belly. Therefore, pregnant mothers should still maintain a happy and relaxed mood, exercise properly every day, and eat a balanced diet, so that the baby will be healthier and cuter.

1. Pregnant women may notice, early on, unusual skin pigmentation. Usually this process affects the areas around the eyes, forehead, and cheeks;

2. The color from the pubic bone, navel to the breast is darker

3. The number of moles and freckles may increase

The only way to slow down the pigmentation process is to protect yourself from excessive UV radiation as much as possible. Of course, pregnant women's breasts should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

What should pregnant women with dark nipples do?

The darkening of nipples during pregnancy is just a change in appearance. In most cases, it will not cause any harm to the body, so pregnant women do not need to worry too much. However, if there are other accompanying symptoms of dark nipples, you need to pay attention to them, including:

1. The color and size of the nipples on both sides are different

2. Black spots or hillocks appear on the areola

3. Purulent fluid discharge

4. The nipple or cloud-like color is blue or purple

5. Suffering from nodules or tumors

6. Symptoms of chest tightness or fever

If a pregnant woman has dark nipples and one or more of the above symptoms, she should pay attention to it, because it may be a symptom of breast disease or other more serious diseases, and she should consult a doctor immediately. Also, if this happens, you must go to a regular hospital, not just a small clinic, and you need a thorough examination such as ultrasound and X-ray examination. A comprehensive examination can determine whether the pregnant woman has breast disease.

How to Improve Color Changes in the Breast Area

1. Take good care of your breasts;

2. Avoid using corrosive cleaning agents

3. Wear a comfortable bra

4. Eat healthy and ensure you get enough food

5. Exercise properly every day

If your nipples become darker during pregnancy, you should accept this fact and not let it affect your mood. When going out, you should also pay attention to sun protection to prevent pigmentation. Usually, after delivery, the color of your nipples will gradually return to its original color.