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Crusty nipples

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Racal7 · 02/02/2014 20:32

13 weeks pregnant and the end of my nipples have got a kind of crust on them like a light scab ugghh. Does anyone know what this is and if I need to worry. Thank you.

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Shybairns · 02/02/2014 20:33

Are they sore?

Mmolly2013 · 02/02/2014 20:45

I get that, don't worry it could be a small leak as they are growing and changing nothing major.

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Racal7 · 02/02/2014 20:49

Slightly sore to the touch but they have been throughout pregnancy.

Thanks Molly.

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Aoifebelle · 02/02/2014 20:57

I think this may be in the running for mankiest thread title ever. Ain't pregnancy glam? Sorry I don't have anything helpful to add, but you have my sympathy.

Mummytobe2014 · 02/02/2014 21:06

I have experienced this too since fairly early on up to now 34+6, my nips have been extremely itchy too - all part of pregnancy Smile

Hellymummy · 02/02/2014 21:11

Yes I had this, don't think it's anything serious x

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Racal7 · 02/02/2014 21:14

Thanks everyone and yeah very grim title! X

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Misty9 · 02/02/2014 23:57

Sounds like a bit of colostrum or milk has leaked out then crusted over. Lovely, I know. I get this and have to pick it off...sorry. Doesn't hurt though :)

Franchini · 03/02/2014 08:53

Use some cotton wool soaked in water to soak the crust off. Sounds like some milk is leaking and then drying on your nip! It will only get worse. Sorry for the doom and gloom!

catameringue · 03/02/2014 09:46

I bought nipple balm with lanolin in it, that you use when breastfeeding and found it really soothing. My bras appear to make things sore, but balming up morning and evening helps.

AlwaysDancing1234 · 03/02/2014 10:12

(whispers - I have had this too) it's a tiny bit of milk leaking out in the night usually and drying up. Just use cotton wool and warm water to gently wash it off. I just use my usual moisturiser to stop nipples getting sore but any sort of breastfeeding balm etc is good too. As long as it's not bleeding or really sore (infection) then don't worry. You can always ask your midwife/GP to double check if you are not sure.

Spaghettinetti · 03/02/2014 10:20

Don't worry...I'm another person that gets this. Sometimes I have a little crust...sometimes a sticky, wet leak. It's colostrum, the stuff your boobs produce before they produce milk, as far as I know, it's nothing to worry about and lots of people experience it. X

orphanblack · 08/02/2014 15:15

Don't worry- kind of normal. Moisturise and use lanolin cream and also nipple covers to protect. Definitely useful when out in the cold or nipple pain or soreness. They have been an absolute god send!

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