There are many possible
breast problems that breastfeeding mothers may face. Most breast
issues are common and are not a cause for concern.
Slightly uneven breasts are normal
when you're breastfeeding.
1.
One breast
may be dramatically larger than the other, and you may be making much more
breast milk on that side. When one breast doesn't make very much breast milk, but the other one
does, the breasts will look uneven. But, as long as your doctor says it's
safe, and one breast can make breast milk, you can breastfeed your baby from
that one side. It's also very possible to make a healthy supply of breast milk
with just one breast.
2.
One breast
is bigger than the other because your baby has begun to favor one side. Your baby can develop a breast preference for many reasons.
When a baby prefers one side over the other, breast milk production can slow
down in the breast that the baby doesn't want and cause that breast to appear
smaller.
If you have hypoplastic
breasts, you were born with them. It's a breast issue where the glandular
tissue in the breast does not fully develop.
Your breastfeeding
breasts may feel lumpy, especially when they're really full. There are
three general categories that breast lumps fall into:
1.
Benign breast disease: benign means
not harmful. If you have a benign breast lump, you may feel swelling and
tenderness, breast pain in your breast.
2.
Fibroadenoma: a tumor in the breast
tissue that is not cancer.
3.
Breast Cancer: Only a small percent
of breast lumps found in breastfeeding women turn out to be cancer.
Some of the breast problems that can arise during breastfeeding
include:
1.
Plugged
Milk Ducts: hard, tender, lumps that form
in the milk ducts and block the flow of breast milk. Plugs typically clear up
in less than a day with frequent breastfeeding or pumping to the remove breast
milk from your breasts.
2.
Mastitis: inflammation of the breast tissue.
3.
Breast
Engorgement: one of the most common
breastfeeding problems. It's caused by an increase of fluids in the breasts
including breast milk, blood, and lymph.
4.
Breast
Abscess: a rare complication of a breast
infection.
5.
Nipple blanching: can be very
painful.
If you see any of these breast
changes, see your doctor for an examination. Early detection of breast problems
can lead to successful treatment.
1.
A Dimple
In the Breast: a wide, shallow dimple in the
breast is a sign of skin retraction.
2.
Fixation: bend forward and examine your breasts for any unevenness,
distortion. With invasive breast cancer, fibrosis "fixes" the breast
to the underlying muscles.
3.
A Change
In the Direction of the Nipple: if
the nipple looks as if it's being pulled in a different direction,
it could be a sign of breast cancer.
4.
Prominent
Venous Pattern: it's normal for breastfeeding
women to have very visible veins on their breasts, especially when the
breasts are overfull. However, if the veins are only protruding on one side, it
can indicate certain types of breast tumors.
When you're breastfeeding there's
normal nipple discharge:
2.
Blood: The idea of blood coming out of your nipples probably
sounds frightening. But, when you're breastfeeding bloody discharge from the
nipples can be completely normal.
Abnormal nipple discharge can look similar to normal nipple
discharge. So, if you notice any changes, it's always best to talk to your
doctor, what you've noticed and she'll examine your breasts.
The
skin on your breasts is susceptible to a variety of problems
including:
1.
Thrush can appear deep in the
breast.
2.
Herpes: The herpes virus on the breast can show up as small red
bumps, fluid-filled blisters. You should not breast-feed if you have active
herpes lesions on your breasts.
You
can recognize any potential breast problems by learning about what's normal for
your body and examining your breasts regularly.
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