Help with nipple pain

[set81616]

I am expecting in 6 weeks and not normally a bra person but have been wearing them since being pregnant. I went up a size in width and cup and I match what the internet says by my measurements but I tend to get nipple pain after wearing the bra a couple of hours, def. by the end of the day. Should I go up a width or a cup size?
Thanks,
Shannon

[Wife_and_mommy]

Do you mean you're sensitive? I had very sensitive nipples towards the end of pg with DD and have had it just recently with this pregnancy.

I wouldn't think your bra size will affect it since you're wearing the correct size. Does it feel too tight in the cup? You could try a bigger cup size to see if that helps.

Hth,


Elizabeth

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[set81616]

I am sensitive but this hurts. The pain goes away after I take off my bra.

[Rachels]

Are your nipples flattened or smooshed in at all when you take off your bra? If they are, your cups are too tight. Otherwise, it might be just that late-pregnancy nipple sensitivity that many people have. One option is to wear breast shells inside your bra to hold the fabric off your nipples.

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[lmariana]

I agree with Rachel, breast shields are wonderful! Medela makes two kinds: for sore nipples and inverted nipples. I've seen both at BRU, and they are about $14 a pair. They feel odd at first, but you get used to them quickly. They will also help to air dry your nipples after a feeding, which will prevent more soreness and possibly cracking.

As far as your lack of comfort in the bra...
have you considered just wearing some tanks with a built in bra support? I find them very comfortable, especially for just around the house. There are great nursing tanks, like the Glamourmom, which still give excellent support and look like a normal top.

Hope you find some comfort soon!

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