Pregnancy can bring about a lot of changes in a woman's body. There are many signs that are common. The typical signs that almost all women experience can be physical and emotional. Many of the physical changes include weight gain, breast enlargement and weird food cravings. A typical emotional change that many women experience is crying suddenly and for no reason at all. Hormones are usually the
. main cause of the changes in a woman's body. Most symptoms are widely talked about, but there are a few symptoms that may seem scary. When a woman's breasts change, for any reason at all, it is often thought of as scary. However, changes in the breasts are perfectly normal and quite common. A very common change in the breast is changes in the areola. The areola is the skin around the nipple. The areola is quite darker than the skin of the breasts. It can be many colors such as tan, pink or even dark brown. The areola contains muscles that help erect the nipple to make it possible for babies to nurse. Hormones help the body prepare for the birth of the baby, and it is important for these hormones to prepare the breasts for nursing. These changes occur very early in pregnancy, and they can be noticed very quickly. Most of the time these symptoms are noticed before the woman even knows she is pregnant, and this is why panic may occur. During pregnancy, the areola may become a darker color. It can become darker and darker throughout pregnancy. This occurs so the baby will see a difference from the rest of the skin, and it will also become easier for the baby to recognize. The diameter of the areola may increase, and this increase can continue to occur up until delivery. Montgomery glands may protrude and appear as pimples. The Montgomery glands are used to release lubricant to prepare the sensitive skin for nursing. After breastfeeding stops, the changes in the breasts should go away. The breasts can return to normal, but sometimes they do not. It is perfectly normal for these changes in the breasts to be permanent. http://pregnancy.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Changes_in_Areola_When_Pregnant or http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/pregnancy-childbirth/pregnancy-concerns/11-common-skin-changes-during-pregnancy
