Why do nipples become darker when a woman is pregnant?

and would they return back to its first color after pregnancy?

(I'm not a woman)Why do nipples become darker when a woman is pregnant?
for preparation of nursing the baby and higher levels of hormones.plus i learned in my labor and delivery rotation that darker discoloration is an easy target for babies to see when they breastfeed.
im not sure exactly if they return to its original color...but im guessing that if the woman is still breastfeeding months after the delivery that the hormones would still be high...and eventually once breastfeeding is ceased, then the level of hormones would be lower and decrease the color
Good question! I've wondered the same thing (I'm 29 weeks pregnant). Here's what I've come up with - it's a hormonal thing. Lots and lots of hormones = lots and lots of body changes.
also...and this may be stretch, but it makes it easier for the baby to latch on? Maybe it allows the baby to see where they are supposed to go? Just a thought...
This is very strange but true. I don't know why, maybe just from hormones. They do lighten after pregnancy but are still darker than they were before.
Ewww...Just the thought of that makes me never want to have a kid.

Why do my breasts leak?

My breasts have recently started to leak and i do not know why as ive had two periods so know i cannot be pregnant.I have just started taking the pill so dont know if this would be a factor.It appearslike a clear discharge , im assuming it is not breast milk, can anyone help me?Why do my breasts leak?
Please see your doctor! It may be a side effect or an indication of something serious. I say this over and over to people, mostly because I have had so many friends discover too late they had something that could have been treated "if we had caught it in time". I wish you the best of health!
gross!
Breast milk starts as a clear liquid. Some women have periods while pregnant. Some women have that reaction with the hormones in birthcontrol pills. Ask your doctor.
you should do to the Dr and have this checked out as it could be from a few different reasons

Why do my breasts grow when I get my period?

Why do my breasts grow when I get my period?
It has nothing to do with bloating. Its a wonderful, special hormone called estrogen that causes it.
Bloating/water weight gain
i think it has to do with being bloted and your stomach swells well you breast must do the same but it goes away, it happens to me too..
Your whole body gets bloated with excess water this is what causes boobs, and but too hurt. It is also puts pressure on your brain wich is why you have headaches and your kinda...irritated.
so the men in your life are distracted while you go through your mood swings
body retains more fluids,plus the glands trying to produce,massaging them sometimes helps if there is soreness,discomfort,even pain.
Hi There... It's a Hormone Thing..

Why do my boobs constantly hurt? and my nipples are huge!?

Why do my boobs constantly hurt? and my nipples are huge!?
early signs of pregnancy? It could be hormonal too..if it continues more than 7 days go to see your GP...it may be a sign of something else like mastitis..or other infection.
Could you be with child?
You might be pregnant? Or you may be just having a messed up cycle. I don't know how old you are but you might be going through menopause!
maybe you should have a mamogram
is it all the time or just certain times of the month? It could just be hormones acting up around your menstrual cycle, or you could be preggo!
Pregnancy or PMS/Menstration.
your either
young, in puberty (which ends between 18 to 25 ish and varies from person to person) and still growing.
about to come on
are on your period, or
are breast feeding.
All are the results of hormones flowing round your body, you've probably had a surge of them due to any of the list happening to you
Painful boobs are a standard sign of early pregnancy, but can also be a symptom of PMS. If your nipples have changed, it's likely that you're pregnant. It's common to feel emotional when you're trying to get pregnant, so that, alone, isn't enough... Good luck!
go to your doctors get checked out

Why do menstruate come more than once in a month?

Why do menstruate come more than once in a month?
The answer is that your shouldn't menstruate more than once a month.
If you are then you need to seek medical advice, this is a sure sign that something isn't quite right.
Don't put it off thinking it will get better on its on, this things usually only get worse left over time.
something is wrong, see a gynocologist.
if u got menstruation more than once in a month, thats irregular better go to your ob
Irregular menstruation. Go to your Gynaecologist.
Any number of hormonal issues could cause it to come more than once a month. Stress,Diet,Medications, Birth control. Is depo provera being used, that is one of it's main side effects. If not that, it might be a good idea to speak to a doctor about it to rule out any underlying problems that may be more serious.
Every woman is different. Sometimes the ovaries release eggs more often than once a month. You could simply be in your own unique cycle or there could be something wrong. For your own peace of mind, I would suggest going to see a doctor.
Most likely birth control or stress.
It could be that your cycle has changed and this won't last very long.
However, it could also be a hormonal imbalance. Menstruation more than once a month can be a sign of an overactive thyroid gland. If it is your thyroid you are likely to have other symptoms- (frequent) heavy periods, weight loss, sweating or a tremor in your hands etc.
Talk to your GP and ask if you can have a thyroid function test. If it isn't your thyroid your doctor will be able to help you.

Why do men average higher IQ's, and SAT scores?

Men average approximately 4 points high on IQ tests worldwide, and approx. 35 points higher on the SAT. Even on the verbal section of the SAT, men scored 9 points high on average. Please, someone explain this to me.Why do men average higher IQ's, and SAT scores?
Men worldwide don't take the SAT! I know in Ireland for the Leaving Cert (the exam that qualifies you for graduation/college from secondary school) girls on average score higher than boys in every subject but maths.
The tests are written by men and therefore skewed toward men, no matter what precautions they take to prevent that.

Why do I yearn so much?

I use the restroom like every fives to ten mintuesWhy do I yearn so much?
Could be kidney or bladder infection as mentioned above. It could also be pregnancy or just drinking too much fluids.
It is possible that you have some sort of bladder or kidney infection.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/... has more answers to your question. I hope this helps.
YOU COULD HAVE A KIDNEY INFECTION