Is it common to suffer from dry, cracked nipples in early pregnancy or is it unrelated?

Question

I have just noticed that my nipples are getting dry and cracked but not sore. I wondered if anyone else had suffered from this as a sympton of early pregnancy or do you think its totally unrelted? Also does anyone have an idea of the best creams to help clear it up?

Answer 1

Yes I suffered with it in both my pregnancies and after! While pregnant try putting on white soft paraffin ie vaseline on them. This will help prevent scab formation which hurts when knocked and will help them heal.

As long as you are not allergic to lanolin you could also try using Kamilosan which is a chamomile based cream which is safe to use when pregnant and breastfeeding. I am allergic to lanolin used kamilosan and got a lovely rash on top of the dry nipples! Lovely!

There is also lansinoh which is supposed to be good though I've never used it, which claims to be made from a highly purified form of lanolin and therefore less likely to cause a reaction for lanolin allergy sufferers.

Once breastfeeding leaving some of the breast milk on the nipple after feeding help prevents sore cracked nipples.

When washing try to avoid using soap or shower gels etc on your nipples as these are very drying. Pat them dry with a towel after.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Now and after the birth of your baby, try putting a little Lansinoh on especially after a shower. It's a purified lanolin and,especially important, is safe to leave on your nipples while your baby breastfeeds. It's expensive (available at most drugstores) but a little goes a long way. Some hospitals will give you a small trial size tube if you ask a nurse in the maternity ward. Also, drink lots of water! Your body is making a lot more blood and needs the extra fluid. This will affect your skin in general, including your nipples. Every time you get up to go to the bathroom, get a glass of water to replace the fluids lost. Stick with it and make sure your partner knows how important it is to be supportive! For me with both babies, the 2-3 week time was very painful and I almost gave up. But after they got bigger they could latch-on better, the cracks healed with the help of lansinoh, and the pain subsided ... and then all the REWARDS of nursing kicked in.

Answer 3

Nipple Cracking During Pregnancy

Answer 4

get some moisturiser on them. Vitamin E oil is good.
Progesterone can make your skin dry up or get more oily. Each pregnancy is different.

Check out www.Pregnancy-info.net

It has millions of pregnancy related questions.

Answer 5

yess i had it too, i suffered really dry skin on my whole body and found that the only thing that really worked (also stops/gets rid of stretch marks) was a moisturiser called palmers cocoa butter. not the one specifically for pregnancy but the cheaper one, just the normal moisturiser.

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Answer 7

Cracked nipples are more likely occur when you are nursing. I would suggest that you check with your doctor.

Lanolin worked best for me!

Answer 8

I did...mine itched like crazy as well. Its hormones. I used a cream called Lanisoh. Its like a very thick vaseline. You can even use it when you are nursing. It will moisturize your nipples...try it its great

Answer 9

yes it's normal, I found that vasaline helped. But after the baby is born if your going to breast feed They sell special creams down the baby isle, which would also work now.

Answer 10

I had that problem all throughout my pregnancy. It never hurt and never got sore and was never really a problem. I've had the baby and sinc then it's going away.

I wouldn't worry about it. If it does worry you or it starts to hurt then tell your doc.