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A member asked:

In early pregnancy is it normal for your nipples to get hard easily?

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Dr. Kenneth Crabb answered

Yes: Breasts become swollen and enlarged in early pregnancy so it is easier for the nipples to stiffen.

Dr Kunz agreed

Answered 7/6/2018

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