itchy nipples

[thecatsarecrazy]

I'm almost 15 weeks, for a few weeks now my nipples have been constantly itchy. Can anyone recommend anything? A quick google search said something about using cream? Any ideas?

[Titchypanda]

I thought I was the only one! Following to see if anyone suggests anything.

[thecatsarecrazy]

Aww its driving me mad. I could probably do with a bigger bra. I keep having crafty scratch but it doesn't help

[Titchypanda]

Have you been fitted for a pregnant bra? I got fitted yesterday and hoping that will help!

[thecatsarecrazy]

No, I don't even know where to go we don't even have a mother care near us anymore.

[Brieandpateplease]

I had really itchy boobs all over during the first trimester not just nipples, I bought the Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion with Shea Butter from Tesco and put it on after shower in morning and before bed that helped me

[Icarriedawatermelon123]

Someone bought me the mamma mio nipple cream and it was a God send I smothered it on religiously twice a day from around 18 weeks. Your breast are undergoing a lot of change in prep for breastfeeding so will feel very itchy and irritated! Very normal I think. X

[Icarriedawatermelon123]

Sorry just to add on..
John Lewis and M&S do good maternity bras but I wouldn't buy any until you're almost due as your boobs will get even bigger especially after baby.. they're only good for nursing anyway.
For now I'd go to M&S and get measured again and buy a comfy supportive normal bra. No need to spend a lot of money.
Boots and some larger supermarkets sell good nipple cream you can check out

[thecatsarecrazy]

Thank you I will have a look

[milpool]

Dream Cream from Lush is very good. Very soothing.

I remember this from last time, it's awful. Haven't had it this time but that could be because my 14 month old is breastfeeding what feels like constantly...

[acsec]

Oh, I'm 31+5 and my nipples get super itchy! I have been moisturising after my shower and they're much better. Got to go and get some nursing bras this week or next too.

[Titchypanda]

If you can't get to a mothercare, I'd suggest m&s. Debenhams isn't particularly good.

[emsyj]

Asda maternity comfort bras have saved me from boob overspill and digging in wires, and I am smothering my nipples in vaseline twice a day for the itching!!

[TheInimitableMrsFanshawe]

Very smooth cups in your bras, no seams at all if possible.

[JellyMouldJnr]

I had this and eventually worked out I was reacting to my washing powder. Do keep on top of it, I needed steroid cream in the end.