I'm 5 months pregnant and my nipples are a little sore and are itchy. Why?

Question

Is there anything like ointment or cream that can help? They aren't affecting me that much, I just don't like it. I do plan on breast feeding, and with my 1st I had to stop because they got so sore and felt like they were going to fall off.

Thank you!

Answer 1

the cream is called landolin cream, it helps soothe the itchiness and helps with cracked nipples after baby comes and the milk comes in. Your body is getting ready to produce colustrum for your baby. Try wearing a tight fitting sports bra and when you get farther along make sure you have breast pad linings for when you leak.  

Answer 2

Im four months pregnant and it seems like ive had the problem the whole pregnancy for some reason. I believe that you are probably starting to produce collostrum and they are getting ready for breast feeding and they are strecthing a little. I know it does hurt so bad. My sis says there is a cream you can buy in the baby section called Laddle cream (I think thats what its called), but its made for a breastfeeding mom to help with dryness and it should help with itchiness.  

Answer 3

are they sensitive to the touch, have your husband rub them gently with vaseline