4 ways your breasts change after pregnancy "4 تغيّرات تطرأ على ثدييكِ ...

1. Dark nipples "حلمات داكنة:": This change does not have to happen to each women, but sometimes a hormonal change occurs during pregnancy, encouraging the cells to produce more melanin. The latter is responsible for darkening the nipple to look darker.

2. Breast Augmentation "زيادة حجم الثدي": This change happen two days after birth, where your breasts produce colostrum, a milk rich in fat and protein that is good for your baby. This causes the chest to swell and increase its size more than before, and the more you breastfeed your body produces more milk.

3. Breast laxity "ترهّل الثدي": This slack appears as a result of breaking the elastin fibers under the skin due to weight gain. In addition, there is another reason that causes the appearance of breast stretch marks, which are the hormonal changes that reduce the production of collagen, which is responsible for tightening the skin and preventing cracking.

4. Clear veins on the breast "عروق واضحة على الثدي": Women may notice some bronchial veins at the breast area, due to increased blood flow. These veins will ease after you stop breastfeeding, as your body will not ask for more blood to feed the baby