Painful Lumpy Breasts during pregnancy

February 17, 2008

I know the breasts go through lots of changes as they prepare for milk making...

(1) Mine are so sore and lumpy tonight... I'm assuming this is normal.. but I need validation! :o)

I'm super paranoid about my breasts, because my mother died of breast cancer.. and she actually discovered the tumor while breastfeeding my youngest sister...

(2) So is there a way for me to differentiate between normal lumps and not normal lumps?

(3) Also.. i've got some painful areas on the side of my breast.. near my armpit (lymphnodes I'm assuming) I don't feel any swelling.. is this normal also?

I don't know if it matters, but just in case.. I'm 24 1/2 weeks along.

February 18, 2008

I'm sure and hopeful it'll be ok, but let your doc know for an exam at your next visit as making these differentiations is beyond the scope of this site...

February 22, 2008

Meghan, are ur breasts swollen? I noticed swelling this evening, looks like its been there for sometime, its very tender, doesnt really hurt though..there is decoloration and getting red and darker like its swollen and when I press I can see the finger marks..Any guesses?

February 22, 2008

Mine swell up just a little bit and it makes the underwire of my bra dig into the tissue... and it is tender. I figure it has something to do with the increased blood flow.. and preparation to make milk... :o)

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