massaging sore nipples

I am 20 weeks pregnant and have an extremely sore nipple!! Sorry if anyone finds this gross!!!!?

My right one has been leaking watery colostrum for a few days now, but the left one is SO SORE. It is harder, biger and hotter than the right one. I have tried expressing from it by hand but nothing comes out. I have tried massaging it and applying warm water from the shower as suggested by my midwife (have also tried various creams) but nothing seems to work. Has anyone got any other tips or suggestions??? I did read an article on babcentre.co.uk that suggests using a sterilized needle to unblock the hole but i am unsure where the hole actually is so i don’t really want to try that!!

Yeah i would definitely not do that without an expert. The Doctor may need to see you you may have a blocked duct and yes massage does help but you could have Mastitis, which will require Antibiotics. It is very painful and sore and hot all the symptoms you are describing. You may be susceptible to mastitis if it is happening so early but talk to your Ob’s or your GP and they will tell you if it is infected and what you should do about It. Cabbage leaves on sore boobs also may relieve some comfort.
And you are probably already doing this but don’t wear any under wire bras as that can also contribute

Good Luck With boobs and bubs. lol

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