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Itchy nipples!

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dribbleface · 12/04/2011 09:28

I have seriously itchy nipples this time around (15 weeks), been putting E45 on them, any other tips?

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WiiUnfit · 12/04/2011 09:38

Hey dribbleface, I had the same around the same time & it drove me mad! Try putting something v.cold to relieve the initial itchiness then apply some stretch mark oil (BioOil or similar) really helped me! :)

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dribbleface · 12/04/2011 09:40

Thanks wiiunfit, its driving me crazy! I think DS might give me an odd look when i steal his mr bump from the fridge! Ha!

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Joannezipan · 12/04/2011 09:48

You can get breast cooling pads that are used for breast feeding that go in the freezer like those eye mask things. Those might be good. I know they sell them in John Lewis, but not sure i've seen them anywhere else. Maybe boots?

WiiUnfit · 12/04/2011 09:55

No worries, it's an awful feeling. I found it worse when I was at work, kept sneaking off for a cheeky scratch

Your DS's Mr Bump would be perfect though lol or breast cooling pads as Joannezipan said, I just kept a bottle of water in the fridge & took that up to bed with me, cue nice refreshing drink before bed & instant relief for my poor nipples! Lol!

del1 · 12/04/2011 20:59

Yep, bloody annoying!
I look forward to getting home from work, just I can have a good itch in peace!!
I think sitting rubbing my nipples at work would probably look worse than scratching my bum?

JollySergeantJackrum · 12/04/2011 21:01

If you can get the doctor to prescribe aveeno cream it's lovely and soothing. Apparently it's made from oatmeal. Lansinoh also works but it's very expensive.

G1nger · 12/04/2011 21:04

Mine, too. I think it's when mine get warm. I'm not at the bottom of it yet...

WiiUnfit · 12/04/2011 21:33

I think you're on to something there G1nger, mine are itching now & I'm v.warm

Moisturiser that's been in the fridge would probably help too & be much cheaper than Lansinoh. :) WiiUnfit was too lazy / cheap to try Lansinoh during the worst bit of itchy-nipple syndrome

G1nger · 12/04/2011 21:36

WiiUnfit - If you're anything like me too, you've been covering your bloated boobies for weeks/months. I keep trying to remind myself to give mine air once in a while, which might help...

marie14 · 12/04/2011 21:44

hate this! nice new maternity bra's helped alot!

Hersetta · 13/04/2011 08:22

Mine itch something awful too - i'm 24 weeks and they are still going. i rub aveeno on them a couple of times a day which does help.

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dribbleface · 13/04/2011 09:05

Found some kamilosan (sp?) in the cupboard and it helped alot, noticed it was 9 mths out of date though!

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WiiUnfit · 14/04/2011 16:11

Yes G1nger! I find randomly sitting in bed with them out helps

OH really doesn't mind

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