yep - i did a similar thread some months ago... but for itchyness. My nipples were extremely sore and sensitve in the 1st and 2nd tri.
I have found moisturising them (i use homebrand vitamin e cream) is the answer.
Maybe the discharge is early colostrum? i could be wrong, not sure when you can start 'leaking' so to speak. whatever it is, it's probably your nipple's natural moisturiser doing its job.
not sure if that helps, but i hope so!
by the way, my nipples are much much better thesedays although still fairly sensitive at times. hopefully you will get some relief soon.
Yup mine have been painful since early trimester, can't shower facing the water I have to turn with my back towards the water otherwise ouchies. I have discharge too, to the point where some days I wonder if I should wear pads as I am having to wash my bras everyday otherwise they smell!! I also get the 'milk coming in twinge' in them as well have had this since about 17 weeks, very odd.
Hope you find some relief though! I have heard of cabbage leaves relieving mastitis pain, maybe it will help you too
yep, sore nipples for me all through pregnancy, some days really bad, others not too bad at all. I found that taking my bras off as much as possible and also moisturing my nipples helped
I got sore nipples during my first pregnancy, particularly when I was exposed to cold. It went away after a while and thought nothing of it until baby was born and had trouble (VERY painful) breastfeeding and was diagnosed with Raynaud's phenomenon/syndrome/disease.
It felt really weird, and looked hilarious, but I found filling two bowls with warm water, putting them on our kitchen bench, and standing with my nipples in them really helped.
Also breast pads made of polar fleece (I was lucky enough to have a friend who sewed, but look on ebay) also help keep nipples warm.
But Raynaud's would not cause discharge or itching that I know of.
Hope this helps
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