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Breast Pains & Pregnancy
The enlarged breasts associated with pregnancy might be the one weight gain you are enjoying. Even if you like the look of your new chest, the pain that comes with it might be more than you can bear sometimes. Breast pain, a natural part of pregnancy, is often one of the first symptoms a woman notices before she pees on the stick.
What Causes Breast Soreness During Pregnancy?
Sore breasts are a common complaint during pregnancy. The soreness is due to hormonal changes your body is going through in preparation for the birth. The amount of breast sensitivity varies from woman to woman, and will also fluctuate depending on the trimester. Unfortunately, there is no cure for breast soreness–just ways to ease the pain.
Fostering Hope: Deciding an Adoption Path
Back in June, I had great plans to start a series of articles about our journey to expand our family.
Coming Home Empty Wombed: Our Final Infertility Journey
Three years ago, my husband and I found out that I have a translocation, which is a genetic mutation with the majority of my eggs. It leads to recurrent miscarriages or a baby with fatal birth defects.
Breast Soreness During Pregnancy
Hormone changes in a woman’s body cause changes in the feel and even shape of her breasts, according to the Ohio State University Medical Center. These changes can include soreness. Many women experience breast soreness during their menstrual cycles. The soreness of breasts during a pregnancy are caused by hormone changes similar to those during a menstrual cycle, only more pronounced.