Check your nipples for colour change ie white or purple If they change colour the cause may be Raynauds Rule out a bacterial infection – if you see pus or a yellow scab on the nipples or healing is slow see a medical professional. Bactroban is the ointment of choice to nipples but you may need antibiotics if this isn’t enough Rule out thrush – burning nipples and shooting pains Thrush treatment – nilstat drops for baby and miconazole cream to nipples