Weird crusty scab things on nipples

[MrsStutler]

tonight I noticed I had some dark scab like things on the tip of the nipple, naturally I was inspecting them and found this stuff could easily be peeled off. It was kind of gooey underneath but crusty on top. The nipple underneath was a little sensitive after the stuff was gone, so I figured I should stop messing with it. I started leaking a bit of colostrum a few days ago. Is this stuff just dried colostrum? Anybody have this happen too?

 

[marie1112]

I'm not sure, but I have that too!

 

[jeanniepresto]

I hVe it too... I think it is milk it will wash off but it's kinda hard to get off ...

 

[jeanniepresto]

I hVe it too... I think it is milk it will wash off but it's kinda hard to get off ...

 

[arpeters]

I get that sometimes too. I'm pretty sure it's dry colostrum.

 

[MrsGreen]

Its sounds like thats what it is. I scrub my gently in the shower with a cloth to not only rough them up a bit but to make sure they dont clog too. I heard that roughing them up before your baby is born will help with the pain of bf. I hope so xx

 

[LakensMommy11]

I have that too! It's almost like little plugs or something? They look like scabs and are brownish but they're gooeyish when you pick at them. Gross...haha.

 

[MissIntrigue]

Yep dried colostrum! Totally normal! As for the washcloth to the nipple thing, when I had dd #1 (I had done that for months while pregnant to prepare) until I learned proper latching and a comfy position, I had painfully cracked and bleeding nipples. It only lasted a week or so, and once we found our niche, it was perfect. That being said, if you don't have the right latch, no amount of scrubbing is going to help. I totally say if you want to BF, stick to it, even when your toes are curling due to pain. It DOES get better after a few days. Also, instead of spending money on nipple ointments, after each feeding just express a little milk and leave it to air dry on the nipple. Worked great and was free!

 

[queenlavera]

Nice to see I'm not the only one and that it is normal.

 

[tiggerz]

It's nothing to worry about at all, it is just dried colostrum!!

 

[charleosgirl]

what if it is around your nipple, its dark brown and looks like dirt. Totally disgusting, makes me feel unclean

First post in 3rd tri and its about dirty nipples, lol

 

[MaybBaby]

mine is right on the nipple but teensie white flakey looking,and its only on one nipple,but the opposite one was the one that had a very very small amount come out,im assuming its small leakage thats drying up and i don't notice it,but ive not had any funny colouring to them,they're pure white...as if i was to have dry flakey skin the things we put up with eh?

 

[Baby Walrus]

I have been thinking about this today! I have exactly the same. Spent 10 minutes after my shower using tweezers to pick it off!