8. They Don’t Love the Gym
Working out is super-healthy for your body as a whole, but it can be rough on your n!pples, which often get dry, chafed, and even bloody as they rub back and forth against your sports b ra, says Dweck. Dabbing on some petroleum jelly before a treadmill session will soothe irritated skin.
9. Nursing Can Do a Number on Them
Soreness, pain, cracking, bleeding—these are just some of the consequences of having a hungry newborn attached to your n!pples several times a day, says Dweck. These symptoms tend to disappear as a new mom gets the hang of it, but if your n-ipples continue to suffer, get an assist from your pediatrician or a lactation consultant.
10. They Can Leak Milk
Nursing moms, you might want to keep an extra blouse in your purse or glove compartment. It’s a totally freaky phenomenon, but many br3astfeeding women have found themselves suddenly leaking milk as soon as they hear the cry of a random infant or baby nearby, says Dweck.
11. Discharge Can Be a Warning Sign
A little discharge that comes out after you’ve squeezed your n ipple is probably no big deal. “But a white, creamy discharge that’s released on its own could be a sign of a non-cancerous growth in the brain,” says Dweck. Green or black discharge can tip you off to a benign duct problem. And bloody discharge might mean breast cancer. If you experience the latter, bring it to your doctor’s attention.
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