{"id":101182,"date":"2020-08-19T11:40:28","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T09:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/?p=101182"},"modified":"2024-08-01T14:02:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T12:02:31","slug":"montgomery-tubercles-sign-of-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ivi.uk\/blog\/montgomery-tubercles-sign-of-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Montgomery Tubercles \u2013 an early sign of pregnancy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Montgomery tubercles<\/strong>, also known as Montgomery glands<\/strong>, are raised white bumps that look similar to goosebumps on the nipple and surrounding areola. They are named after William Fetherstone Montgomery, an Irish physician and obstetrician who first described them in 1837. Although it is fair to assume that many thousands of women, over many generations, have been aware of their existence well before then!<\/p>\n

Although this is not always the case, Montgomery tubercles<\/strong> can be an early sign of pregnancy. There is an established connection between Montgomery tubercles and pregnancy<\/strong>\u00a0as these small glands have specific functions and benefits for both mother and a breastfeeding child.<\/p>\n

In this article, we will take a closer look at what Montgomery tubercles<\/strong> are, what causes them and how they function. We also have some tips for how to recognise when the tubercles are normal or when they may signal a problem.<\/p>\n

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