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So i'm 22 weeks pregnant and my nipples look dry and chapped and there hard what can i do to fix this?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Nipple cream: There are many varieties of nipple cream available over the counter at any pharmacy. Look in the breast feeding section

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/6/2014

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Moisturize.: After you get out of the shower apply vaseline. Avoid irritation and friction.

Dr Sneid and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/6/2014

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