I am in need of some much needed answers or words of encouragement! I am 26 weeks pregnant and I have been experiencing horrific breast and nipple pain for my entire pregnancy so far. My doctor told me that typically breast pain goes away after the first trimester but that has not been my case.

Pre-pregnancy I started off at a 38-D. I don’t think my boobs have gotten much bigger over my pregnancy so far but sweet Jesus the pain is nonstop. I have gotten new bras, tried heat/cold, and even purchased nipple guards and cooling gel pads. The only thing that has brought any relief is when nothing is touching my nipples.

My questions:

Has anyone else had this issue?

What have you done for relief?

Does it every stop?

Will breastfeeding be more painful?