Itchy breasts

Question

Is it normal for your breasts (not nipples area) to be itchy when youre pumping exclusively? Is this because the breast is growing and just needs to be moisturised?

Jamielene Fernandez · Accepted Answer

Hey mama,I experienced this too while breastfeeding and found that moisturising did wonders! I also aired the breasts as often as I could - in this humid weather a lot of moisture gets trapped which contributed to the itch I was having.Wearing a loose fitting bra helped me too :)

Alia Demelda Sharma · Answer

Could be Mastitis. Its inflammation and pain in the deep breast tissue, usually caused by bacteria. It can appear suddenly, often in the early weeks of breastfeeding. Mastitis can cause itching and pain both on the skin and deep in the breast tissue.Here are some references. Best to see your doc if it persist.