Itchy Nipples during early pregnancy

[G_S]

My nipples have been really itchy the whole of last week. To calm them down I put some loation. I am 6 weeks pregant. Anyone else expericing this?

[mrsaubrey]

If you haven't already, take a home pregnancy test.  On a side note, if you are not using protection then you should treat your body like you are trying to get (or could be) pregnant.  I know someone who tried to get pg for decades.  When she went through menopause, she got pregnant.  Also, a lot of people get pg after they stop trying.  "Trying" can be stressful.  Not being stressed about it can help things along, too.  There are a lot of symptoms of being pregnant and not all are present when you are pg.  It can be hard to tell without a test.  With my first two children, I actually had light periods until the 4th month.  I didn't have morning sickness with either of them.  I am pg now and have been so sick the whole time.  Take a test.  And take prenatal vitamins, avoid alcohol, tobacco, etc...just in case.

[ElleEmme]

i would take a pregnancy test anyways. i used to have very irregular periods and then there would be times i felt i was pregnant (bloated, queasy, achy boobs), but taking a test helped put the ease away when I saw a negative sign. My periods became regular after I lost some weight and I am currently 5 months pregnant. the only symptom i had was extreme fatigue (and remembering that I did have unprotected sex since my last period) so I took a test on the day my period was suppose to start and sure enough I was preggo. A test is always the best way to go, but if you're still unsure if you see a negative sign, see a doctor. hope this helps!

[funhater]

if you go to wal mart in the baby area there is a puple box it starts with a l i can't remember the name but that is a live saver

[11yearsbetween]

Doctor told me to use vasoline as anything else can be iffy,my nipples feel a bit rubbery ugh they are so itchy

[mrsbledsoe1]

I am very early in my pregnancy 6 wks should my nipples really itch this much this early in my pregnancy

[cocacolapanda]

Oooo, just forgot something, what I'll do for itchy legs, is right as I get out of the shower I'll rub a little baby oil on them, that's made a HUGE difference, and they feel nice and smooth :)  I also use a different towel that I'll dab the oil off.

[cocacolapanda]

try to avoid lotions with alcohol in them, I've heard/read that it makes them worse over time.  There's some coco-butter stuff for the pregnancy belly, I've always used that stuff.  Also alvo vera works.

[MommyHammons]

My boobs aren't sore, they just itch like crazy and it's been this way for about a week.   It's just my boobs and my stomach that itch all day!!  I had a tubal ligation back in July of 05, but my husband and I are wanting to have it reversed so we have technically been trying (hoping one will slip through!!) until we have the surgery.  Could I possibly be pregnant or am I just wishful thinking???  My last period was January 10th so I think it's still too early for a test. I didn't have itchy boobs or stomach with my two boys until late, late in pregnancy, just tenderness so I'm really wondering if it's a sign of early pregnancy or just later in pregnancy or if it's all in my head cause I want to be pregnant

[MommyHammons]

My boobs aren't sore, they just itch like crazy and it's been this way for about a week.   It's just my boobs and my stomach that itch all day!!  I had a tubal ligation back in July of 05, but my husband and I are wanting to have it reversed so we have technically been trying (hoping one will slip through!!) until we have the surgery.  Could I possibly be pregnant or am I just wishful thinking???  My last period was January 10th so I think it's still too early for a test. I didn't have itchy boobs or stomach with my two boys (10 yrs and 4 1/2 yrs.) until late, late in pregnancy, just tenderness so I'm really wondering if it's a sign of early pregnancy or just later in pregnancy or if it's all in my head cause I want to be pregnant.

[tinytoes201]

i did not know there was a lotion we could use.i have itchy nipples!! and stomach and legs.i scratch my legs that much in my sleep that when i wake up the next morning ive scares and dry blood all over my legs

[Sekret]

hi im supposed to get my periods tomoro and ive been gettn very itchy boobs and last week i was constipated and here and there my tummy itches.......i have irregular periods and been trying for 2 years now.....

[KellyA74]

Lots of lotion!  I've been using Eucerin and it works pretty well...I can literally see cracks on mine (I'm 38 weeks so they are really growing as of lately)!!!  

[bosslady06]

Am I pregnant? I have PCOS which gives me a hard time with getting pregnant. I have irregular periods, about every other month or it skips 2 months. I am 20yrs. and I have been married for 1yr. 9 months,  but been together for almost 3yrs. We have tried for a year and gave up. I have recently started feeling queasy for about 4 days after I eat and pretty much the whole day. I have been constipated for a week and I have always been regular. My nipples are extremly itchy and a little sensitive. My husband thinks my breast are getting bigger. The strangest thing is I have a lot of gas and I feel bloated ( I get gas only when eating things not on a regular basis). My last period ended on October 11th and I missed November. Should I be worried because of all the symptoms or is it a false alarm? If I am, then I should be atleast 6 or 7 weeks, right? Can anyone with children have answer my question?

[martikadragoon]

Bwahahaha... the JOYS of pregnancy.. sorry, had to be a bit sarcastic!

It's normal. not sure why it happens but it's actually a symptom of pregnancy (itchy tummy and nipples) and the bigger your stomach gets the more itchy you can get!

Try using oatmeal lotions or lotions w/oatmeal in them, chamomile too. Those are both calming agents and work wonderfully!

[betty12]

im pretty sure this is normal i had/have itchy nipples at the begging and again now. i think its cuz your bobbies/nipples are growing and your skin is stretching and it gets very irratated.