Whether it's painful, tingling, or sensitive to the touch, many women report experiencing pain or discomfort in their nipples.

What is the reason of this?

Your body prepares itself for life after birth and prepares your breasts for breastfeeding – sometimes this can be a pain and discomfort as pregnancy hormones run through your body and trigger tenderness with increased fat and blood flow. Most women will experience nipple pain at some point during or after pregnancy.

Tips

There isn't much you can do to prevent or treat nipple pain, but avoiding tight-fitting clothing and being gentle when washing can prevent aggravating the area. The pain may disappear after childbirth, but many women who have difficulty breastfeeding may have symptoms. If you need advice on how to reduce discomfort, you can always ask your healthcare provider.