itchy nipples!! *sorry if tmi* ;)

Question

Im 16 weeks as of today. For the past week or so my nipples have been SO itchy! They've also started peeling and today i noticed even a little cracking :( i resist the urge to scratch them because it only makes them worse and even hurts! 

First of all, is this a normal pregnancy symptom? And more importantly, any tips on how i can find some relief?! 
Thanks for reading :)

bresimons1010 · Answer

I have olay lotion but the fragrance in it stings! Does the ultra moisture have fragrance free?

bresimons1010 · Answer

Thanks everyone for your responses!!! Im using carmex (lol) until i can make it to walmart tomorrow for something better ;)

JBontheway · Answer

I will be 33 weeks tomorrow, sorry about it posting twice, I meant Olay ultra moisture not year lol my phone

JBontheway · Answer

This is my second baby, that happened with ne during my first pregnancy, it is normal. I just put lotion on them everyday. I use Olay ultra moisture, its the only kind I've used that has a long lasting moisturizing effect, its great. I used it in my first and this one. Has helped ne with stretch marks too.

JBontheway · Answer

This is my second baby, that happened with ne during my first pregnancy, it is normal. I just put lotion on them everyday. I use Olay year moisture, its the only kind I've used that has a long lasting moisturizing effect, its great. I used it in my first and this one. Has helped ne with stretch marks too.

Apeydef · Answer

I wouldn't worry. I am 31 weeks and mine have been doing that for about a month or so now. It is probably just another strange hormone issue. I also developed a heat rash last month and read that it is common when pregnant.

dgrayson6 · Answer

I have had painfully.itchy nipples when I started taking my thyroid medication last year but it has gotten even worse with pregnancy.  What I have found works well is extra strength vagisil cream the Up and Up brand from Target.  It has a bunch of vitamins and emollients and works great for me.If not I probably would have scratched them off by now.  Maybe try that if you want.