Itchy nipple

pregnant woman with itchy breast

When a woman becomes pregnant she can have many discomforts, from nausea in the morning, to cramps or pain in the back and legs, but also you can get real itchy nipples. The breasts and nipples begin to transform for breastfeeding, the breasts become larger and the nipples with the areolas larger and darker in color.

How your breasts grow a lot, the skin in this area, which is quite sensitive, spreads and can cause annoying and overly continuous itching. One of the ways you have to solve it and that it does not itch so much is by hydrating your breasts and your nipples to the maximum.

In the market there are several creams that you can put on your nipples whenever you feel itchy. They are available over the counter and you can find them at the pharmacy. Do not worry about the ingredients that are normally not harmful, but if you want to be calmer you can always ask your doctor for advice.

Also there are moisturizers (body lotions) with vitamin E that are very good to apply just after showering because it will help you have more flexible skin and thus prevent the skin from pulling too much and itching. It is also very important that you avoid the use of irritating fabrics such as wool or texture blends.

pregnant woman with itchy nipple

But if at any time you notice that in your nipples or in your breasts you begin to have a rash and you also have pain in one nipple or both, then you will have to go to your doctor immediately since it could be an infection or an intraductal papilloma (which, although it is not cancerous, must be treated). On other occasions, if the nipple secretes dark or bloody fluid, it can be a sign of cancer, so it is very important to see a doctor immediately at the slightest sign. It is better prevent!

But so that you can understand a little more about this topic, I want to delve into itchy nipples during pregnancy.

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If you are pregnant you will realize that you are having many changes in your body. You can feel very excited because you are going to be a mother, but some pregnancy symptoms can be quite uncomfortable ... and this is a reality that not everyone says, but that all pregnant women go through.

One of the symptoms is the one we treat today, itchy nipples during pregnancy. This is a symptom that can let you know that you are pregnant or that it gets worse as your condition progresses. If this happens to you, it is normal that you want to know why it happens and how to treat this temporary discomfort.

Why do nipples itch during pregnancy?

Itchy nipples during pregnancy can be for many reasons, but the most important is due to the change in hormone levels during pregnancy. In addition to the itchiness, you can also feel that your nipples hurt, that you have a feeling of heaviness in your breasts and even that your nipples expand and begin to grow.


This occurs because during pregnancy comes increased blood flow to the chest And your nipples can hurt because they are more sensitive from the increase in hormones. It is also possible that after touching or stimulating them during sex, you may feel a slight tingling.

pregnant woman with itchy nipples

Itchy nipple is a very common problem

Itchy nipples on the chest is a very common problem during pregnancy. You may notice that your nipples suddenly start to itch, and this can happen even if you are in public (something that can cause a very embarrassing situation, especially if you have the urge to scratch).

Your nipples are growing and enlarging to prepare to be able to breastfeed your baby after he is born. It is even probable that you begin to see how the first stretch marks appear in the chest area.

When you are reaching the end of your pregnancy, your breasts can be much larger than what you are used to until now and the itching can become really annoying. As the skin stretches in other areas of the body, you may notice itching in other areas of the body as well.

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How to deal with itchy nipples during pregnancy

But not everything is bad news, you should know that there are some tricks so that the itching does not bother you so much, all the relief you can get will be welcome. If you want to achieve good results, you will have to incorporate the following tips to have healthy and healthy skin all the time.

  • Use a good lotion. Don't skimp on investing in a lotion that contains vitamin E or aloe vera. Make sure you don't use any cream or lotion that contains alcohol or any type of fragrance as it could seriously irritate your skin. Chemicals are not good for your body and can dry out skin. Use a daily lotion as part of your beauty routines.
  • Use a moisturizer. The best time to have your moisturizer is right after getting out of the bath or shower. In this way you can hold the moisture in your skin for longer. You can also use the moisturizer when getting dressed in the morning and just before going to bed, so you will have both your skin and your nipples well hydrated.
  • Use a little petroleum jelly from time to time. If you notice that your nipples are not soft enough and itch, you can use a little petroleum jelly to add extra moisture. You will have to massage your nipples with Vaseline a couple of times a day, so you will have softer nipples and they will itch less.
  • Avoid soaps that contain harsh chemicals or perfumes. During pregnancy your skin will be more sensitive so you will have to use detergents without perfumes and use soaps for delicate skin both for your clothes and to apply directly to the body.

What are your tricks to alleviate the itchy nipple during pregnant?


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      carla said

    Hello!! I have a lot of itchy nipples I have a delay of 8 days I took two tests but it gives me negative I do not know what to think because I have all the symptoms of pregnancy please I need help! 1

         Ascen Jimenez said

      Hi Carla, you better check with your doctor. Lucky!

      claudia said

    Hello, I am 4 days late. I had 4 days bleeding very little of ... brown color and with very slight cramps ... I am very sleepy ..
    I get itchy on my nipples ... they think I'm pregnant

      laura said

    Hello, I am a little preokupada I have a delay of 7 days I took a test 3 days late that came back negative and I have 3 days very red and a little bit of bright discharge, I have symptoms how when I get up from sitting it goes away the head everywhere and pain in the ovaries and now started with itching in the nipples. Could it be the cause of a pregnancy? You are looking for my partner and I and have more relationships without protection.

      angelo said

    Thanks for the info one always searches in Google and it is Bkn when you find solutions, my girlfriend is 4 months pregnant and has itching so we will try one of the creams.
    Thanks for the info 🙂

      Viviana said

    Hello. I never thought that being pregnant could be so uncomfortable and even unbearable. I don't sleep at night in GRE anxiety and the many times I have to go to the bathroom; My nipples itch unbearably even though I use creams after bathing, my breasts hurt to the point of not letting me sleep, I have nausea several times a day and he hardly tolerated any food, and the worst thing is that I have to work. I only have a month left and I stop working until the baby is a few years old, but now I have to do it to finish some things before I leave (and change country) and the truth is that I can do little and nothing because I am really bad. And it's only been 7 weeks! I really don't know how I will be able to endure another 8 months like this.

      Equatorial said

    Hello They lived! At the beginning I was also like you, I could not enjoy the pregnancy because I felt very bad ... But after 10 weeks or so the nausea passed, I still have some dizziness, disgust and I find it difficult to sleep because I go to the bathroom my breasts itch, but I'm much better than at first. I'm already 14 weeks old, and I'm starting to enjoy it (I already have a little belly) and I'm not so crying. So calm down, all those annoyances will surely go away and you will be able to enjoy carrying your baby on your belly. But the beginning I did suffer! I thought it was going to be like this all the time, I already wanted to kill myself hahahaha

      irma said

    Hello, a few days ago I have pain in our breasts, itching tango and I feel like my belly swollen with some little bites, Mommy, my period has not yet appeared but this has never happened to me, it will help me

         maria jose roldan said

      Hello Irma, if you think it is not normal, go to your doctor. Greetings!

      Sandra said

    Hello, I am 5 months pregnant and I would like to be given some remedy for my breasts, they give me a lot of food, I don't know what to do.

      tatiana said

    The most beautiful thing about motherhood is feeling your baby move. I didn't know I was pregnant since I suffered from polycystic ovaries and my periods were very irregular. And when I find out my heart is, joy so qa enjoy your pregnancy because it is the most beautiful thing in life and I have 7 months which have been wonderful. There are discomforts, yes, but the satisfaction of being a mother is unique and makes you forget all the annoyance. Good luck and kisses to all?

      Lucky said

    Hello, I'm 38, I have been operated on for 9 years and I have a lot of itching in my breasts. I could be pregnant if I am, I would be the woman most grateful to God for this pregnancy….

      MARIA GUADALUPE MAGAÑA JAIME said

    HELLO GOOD AFTERNOON WHAT ARE THE POSSIBILITIES THAT I GET PREGNANT IF I HAVE OPERATED FOR 10 YEARS IT IS POSSIBLE THAT I WILL GET PREGNANT AND WHAT POSSIBILITIES I HAVE

      anna laura flowers said

    I haven't been down for 18 months, do you think I'm pregnant?