Infancy: best not to squeeze, not to rub
Breasts are in a resting state throughout infancy and childhood. However, babies born under the influence of estrogen in the mother’s body may have enlarged breasts or nipple overflow for a short time after birth.
Care focus: At this time, be careful not to squeeze or rub, let nature take its course so as not to cause infection, and you can apply local heat to promote absorption. The newest addition to the lineup is a new one.
Pubertal: Watch your breasts
After puberty, secondary sexual characteristics begin to develop. When a woman is 9-12 years old, her breasts begin to develop. They start with a nucleus and slowly develop and increase in size, with prominent nipples and the onset of menstruation.
Care focus: This is the period when breast fibroids are more prevalent because women are hormonally active and endocrine secretion is still uncoordinated. The mother should pay extra attention to her daughter’s breast changes, such as whether there are nipple inversions or bumps, and seek medical attention if there are any abnormalities. In addition, it is important to wear the right bra in time. It should not be too tight or too loose, too tight will affect the blood supply, unfavorable development; too loose is easy to cause sagging. The second peak of growth and development is during the teenage years, when physical exercise and nutrition should be enhanced.
Menstrual period: keep your mood happy
The menstrual cycle, stimulated by the female hormones secreted by the ovaries, will also have a cyclical response to the breasts, most women in the pre-menstrual period breast pain and swelling due to congestion and edema, which disappears on its own after the period, this pain does not generally require treatment.
The key to care: Because of the swelling and pain of the breasts, you should wear a slightly larger bra than your usual size to avoid squeezing your breasts to aggravate the pain; your breasts are more sensitive during this period and you should avoid unnecessary trauma and squeezing; keep your spirits happy and don’t be too nervous; hot compresses can promote blood circulation and lymphatic reflux, relieve the tension of local tissues, and help the inflammation disappear.
Pregnancy and childbirth: replace comfortable bras
Pregnancy and childbirth include pregnancy and breastfeeding, which is also the period with the highest incidence of breast disease. The incidence of breast cancer has been increasing year by year in recent years, and is trending younger, mostly starting around the age of 40.
Care focus: Women during this period should wear loose fitting tops and bras to avoid compression of the breasts that can affect the normal development of the breast and thus the nursing of the child. The company’s main goal is to provide the best possible service to its customers. After scrubbing, apply a layer of oil to the nipples and areola to prevent cracking.
Midlife: Don’t self-massage
Many women enter menopause and no longer pay as much attention to their breasts as they did when they were younger, thus neglecting breast care. In fact, it is precisely because they have entered menopause that they should pay more attention to breast health care.
Care focus: After middle age, breasts tend to sag and droop. In general, breast massage is not advocated because it can aggravate breast enlargement. You should insist on monthly breast self-examination and annual specialist medical examination. Keep an eye on the small changes in your breasts yourself, and if you find any problems, check and treat them immediately. Women entering menopause are careful not to take too many estrogen supplements, which can increase the chances of breast cancer.
Older menopause: pay attention to self-examination
After menopause, due to the reduction of estrogen in the body, some changes occur in the breasts, such as smaller breast size, sagging and increased skin folds. It is more important to pay attention to breast health care at this time, because the high incidence of breast cancer is after the age of 45.
Care focus: You should insist on monthly breast self-examination and annual specialist checkup. The most important thing is to keep an eye on the small changes in your breasts to detect problems in time. In addition, it is important to note that older women should take hormone replacement agents with caution, and if they do, it must be done under medical supervision.