Breast pain in early pregnancy refers to breast swelling and pain, which is caused by changes in estrogen and prolactin in the body, and is a normal phenomenon.
Estrogen promotes the development of the ducts of the mammary glands and progesterone promotes the development of the alveoli of the mammary glands. At the same time, prolactin also promotes the development of breasts to prepare for breastfeeding in the later stage, the stimulation of these factors will cause breast swelling and pain, which is a kind of early pregnancy reaction, which is normal, no need to worry too much.
In the early stage of pregnancy, in addition to breast swelling and pain, the areola color will also deepen, breasts will become larger, nipples are easy to erect, these are normal. If the degree of breast swelling and pain is more serious and difficult to bear by yourself, you can go to the hospital and take appropriate methods to deal with it under the guidance of the doctor.