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Do areola changes occur during pregnancy?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: During pregnancy the areola become darker w thicker tissues ; increases in size. The montgomery glands on the areola become larger.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 8/3/2017

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