What Could Bumps With White Head On Nipples During Pregnancy Suggest?
I m pregnant and notice I tend to sweat a lot because one it s summer and hot here. And two I ve gained some weight because I m pregnant. My question is I have some small bumps that have white like heads under my nipples. What is this? Is it because I m sweating more?
During pregnancy, under the effect of Prolactin hormone, the milk production starts, though in smaller amount initially. The produced blood flows in to the sacs which are present in the areola (brown circular area under the nipples). Since there is no outflow to this milk, these sacs become turgid and show under the skin of areola as tubercles. These are known as Montgomery's tubercles.
This is a normal phenomenon during pregnancy. If you squeeze these tubercles, the milk will spurt through the nipples. However, such squeezing is not advised as it may lead to uterine contractions and labor pains.
I hope this resolves your stress. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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What Could Bumps With White Head On Nipples During Pregnancy Suggest?
Hi, During pregnancy, under the effect of Prolactin hormone, the milk production starts, though in smaller amount initially. The produced blood flows in to the sacs which are present in the areola (brown circular area under the nipples). Since there is no outflow to this milk, these sacs become turgid and show under the skin of areola as tubercles. These are known as Montgomery s tubercles. This is a normal phenomenon during pregnancy. If you squeeze these tubercles, the milk will spurt through the nipples. However, such squeezing is not advised as it may lead to uterine contractions and labor pains. I hope this resolves your stress. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nishikant Shrotri