Nipple piercings and pregnancy

Je

I got my nipples pierced a little over a year ago. So they’re fully healed. I am 6 weeks pregnant & almost seems like my body is not liking them now. I know breast and nipple tenderness/ soreness is normal. Wondering if any other mommas have experienced anything like that? I’ve used the plastic belly ring retainers bc both my daughters were c section, this allowed me to keep the ring in during surgery. I’ve read that the same type of retainers can help nipple ring rejections. Just seems weird bc it’s been over a year and I didn’t have any complications prior to pregnancy. Any input? TIA!