Oh How My Nipples Have Changed

on September 15, 2009 at 7:00 AM

breasts change pregnancy TMI alert...I've always had big nipples and areolas. But wow...they seem bigger than ever during pregnancy, plus they are a much darker color. And my boobs have increased a full cup size so far and I'm 25 weeks along.

I remember seeing my mom's nipples years and years ago (early teens), and was in awe of how brown they were in comparison to my own. I asked her why they were different than mine. She told me that they change when you have a baby.

They sure do!

Some moms on CafeMom didn't notice a change in their nipples during pregnancy, but others were in the same boat as me.

I've heard that nipples get bigger and darker so when the baby is ready to breastfeed, she can see them better. Also as the pregnancy progresses, our breasts start producing colostrum -- aka the "super milk" for babies in their early days.

All this nipple talk is making me a little squeamish -- I've already confessed how I am scared to breastfeed because of my nipples being ultra sensitive. But I will get through it!

How much have your nipples changed during pregnancy?

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When did your nipples get dark?

About the author Michele Zipp

loves vintage and will defend skinny jeans to the death though she is highly superstitious and "death" is probably a bad word choice. She has a touch of the hoarding disease and enjoys sleuthing, the worst reality shows, and wearing high heels, even at the playground. She's an AP mom of twins, slightly crunchy but with a pedicure.

Filed Under: pregnancy symptoms, the pregnant life

Comments (11)

niamibunni

on Sep 15, 2009 at 8:43 AM

Mine have become darker and bigger. I had read that breastfeeding in public is no biggie because the nipple is hidden by the baby. Yeah right. Maybe if the nipples are the size of dimes...

It was difficult to start breastfeeding with my first child. He was premature and weighed 5 pounds and it took longer and was difficult to get him to latch on. There wasn't much help from the hospital, they were pro-formula and support groups didn't exist where I lived 16 years ago. Hopefully breastfeeding will be better this time around.

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hillmom

on Sep 15, 2009 at 9:31 AM

Mine changed alot more during my first pregancy, but I've been nursing through this pregancy so that may be part of it!

As for BF, having knowledge really helps. I know I was very nervous about BF before my first was born. However a GREAT lactation consultation tin the hospital (she let me know that her nursing constantly was a good thing, it would help my milk come in) and support from my husband made it all easier. The beast way to initiate BF is the Breast Crawl, check it out =-)

Happypancake

on Sep 15, 2009 at 9:47 AM

My DH calls them Pepperonis.....

ameliasmama1

on Sep 15, 2009 at 9:50 AM

When I was pregnant with my daughter they got darker. My fiance would always laugh at me lol. I don't remember when they changed. When I stopped nursing her they changed back to normal. I am pregnant again 14 weeks and they have not changed at all yet.

DevinMW

on Sep 15, 2009 at 10:24 AM

I'm glad someone spoke up about this, because it was blowing my mind! Not really something I could ask fellow moms at work LOL.

I'm praying they go back to how they were... at least somewhat.

JoyandLove

on Sep 16, 2009 at 10:50 AM

Mine look like they belong to someone else:)

fmchavez

on Sep 16, 2009 at 12:57 PM

They look like baby dinner plates, which makes sense, since they are. :)

Deathlilly

on Sep 16, 2009 at 2:16 PM

Psh, not only did mine get darker they changed shape! They went from normal sized to bigger then to and diagonal oval shape. Without my shirt on my boobs look they have chinese eyes!

Wintersmom09

on Sep 16, 2009 at 6:22 PM

My nipples and areolas were already pretty big and now they are just HUGE and they darkened up so much!! I was trying on clothes with my mom and she walked in to hand me a shirt and was like "WHAT?? What happened to your nipples?" Sooooo I guess her's never got as big lol

2MonstersxMommy

on Mar 5, 2010 at 8:35 AM

Same here...After my last Monster, I was at a 32-34 B and I am at a 34-36 E with this pregnancy--and I am only 24 weeks along!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I breastfeed I will get into I or J....yay for boobs?? lol

God Bless