From the first moments of pregnancy, a woman’s body begins to change, first in a subtle way and then through much more pronounced and perceptible changes.
The breasts are one of the parts of the body that undergoes the most changes during pregnancy , and they will continue to change after giving birth, especially if breastfeeding is chosen.
One of these changes – although it does not have to be always noticeable in all women – is the appearance of blue veins under the skin . We explain the reason for this curious change.
The reasons why blue veins appear on the breasts of the pregnant woman
Although it may attract our attention, this change is completely normal and natural and is due to the increase in the volume of blood in the body during pregnancy, which makes the veins and arteries increase in size and are more visible through the skin.
As the time of delivery approaches, the blue veins in the breasts will be even more apparent due to irrigation of the breasts in preparation for breastfeeding.
Likewise, during the first weeks of breastfeeding it is also possible that the veins are especially noticeable, although with the passage of time their visibility will decrease.
When is this change noticeable?
As we said, some women begin to notice this change in the first trimester, while others will do it later, especially as the due date approaches.
However, not all women always appreciate these veins , as they are more evident in those who have fair skin and a thin constitution. On the other hand, in those pregnant women whose skin is darker or accumulate more fat, this change may be less evident or appear later.
Should I be worried?
Although in some cases it can be especially striking, it is not a worrying change at all , nor should we associate the appearance of these veins with varicose veins or spider veins, which on the contrary do denote a circulation problem.
Nor is any specific care required, although in general it is advisable to pamper the breasts during pregnancy to alleviate the possible discomfort associated with many of its changes.
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