How can I soothe my swollen nipples?

Dana • Momma of two babies 💖 one beautiful baby girl and one handsome baby boy

✨This post will be slightly TMI. I’m not posting any pictures of my nipples, I’m merely asking for a soothing method.✨

My nipples have been aching like crazy lately and I wasn’t sure why (other than pregnancy hormones) until a few days ago when I was showering I noticed that they’re pink (in the middle, they’re usually brown) puffy and swollen. They hurt every time I touch them or take off my bra and I’m tired of the pain. I know I can’t stop the changes, I just want to soothe them. I’m not a FTM, this is baby #2 but I just wanted to ask other women what method they might have used to help with this issue. 😭