Painless lump in breast while breastfeeding

Lump in Breast

Finding a lump in your breast is scary! Fortunately, most lumps in a lactating mother’s breasts are either milk-filled glands or an inflammation, such as a blocked duct or mastitis.

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If the lump is tender, it is probably mastitis. Check out this page for information on treating mastitis.

If the lump does not go away after a week of careful treatment for a blocked duct/ mastitis or if you are experiencing sudden flu-like symptoms or a high fever, or are at all concerned, contact your healthcare provider.

If you notice red streaks on your breasts seek medical attention as they are a sign of infection that, left untreated, can develop into sepsis, a life threatening complication of an infection.

Mammograms While Breastfeeding?

Although breast cancers in lactating women are extremely rare they are known to occur.¹ Changes or abnormalities of any kind in your breast should be investigated with the same level of concern regardless of whether you are breastfeeding or not.

Research shows that breastfeeding is associated with reduced mortality in women with br

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