Breastfeeding advice

I am due with my second baby in a few weeks and I am really wanting to try breastfeeding!
I have EXTREMELY sensitive nipples, I can’t even let my husband touch them so I never tried with my first.
Any advice to help with the pain/sensitivity?

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Thr silver/metal cups from amazon absolutely saved my nipples and my breastfeeding journey. Id have stopped after 2 weeks without them. They help heal your nipples in between feeds

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Babycare-Silver-Nipple-Shields-NickelFree/dp/B07ND58735/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3FH9AUSBJT4NJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.srrCMtb9AglzdlPyosSBklE9X3RpMbifz0PU-GBP4fOClF6v-5EerbdMfTFMZzOKBFGQjMNu72LRf0zleWNIel4eJmzLJe-GJOPYHRBklTsjiAejlqlwEnbOn4C2nGGc39bX4P8YMPVXGYCSh-iFEfnbril3iduHEnwsl-ON-2MDgC4BCeX5pLGeEECcGppc3HCdD-Dd3sKQOCD6riyVyQ.1xq7Fq37AZ_7EcMb5j1nXX2dsf8mF_GlZ5EsZCxO8oI&dib_tag=se&keywords=silver+nipple+shields+for+breastfeeding&qid=1761251135&sprefix=silver+ni%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-3

They do make clear “shields” but i’ve not tried them. I had extreme sensitivity before too but honestly it hasnt been an issue for me while breastfeeding. My son has never had latching problems though and has a good wide latch so i barely feel it most of the time. The earth mama nipple butter is amazing for the first days and if you ever need to pump. No need to wash it off before pumping or feeding and i literally put it on everything - dry skin, chapped skin, friction or saliva rashes, etc

I also got told breastmilk itself is good for healing your nipples...so just squeeze a little out and rub it over you. Amazing

Nipple balm- get one that is feeding safe and apply bothe before and after feeds. Silver cups were brilliant I found, pop them on between feeds in your bra with your nipple cream. You do toughen your skin over time and desensitise to it, the first couple of weeks can be tricky. Some people use their birthing comb or something else to distract them while feeding

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