Possible fibroadenoma questions...

Hello,
I am 22 years old, 30 weeks pregnant and I discovered a lump on my left breast. I went for and ultrasound of the area yesterday and ended up leaving the hopspital after having a biopsy done. They said it was probably a fibroadenoma which is most common for my age group and ethnicity. I am hoping that this is the case because as I said I am expecting in a couple months. This leads to my question, if there isn't anything worse found through the biopsy, I am assuming I would have to remove it. Is this safe to do while I am pregnant? What is the recovery time and will I be able to breastfeed as I planned to? This is one of my biggest concerns.

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Yes, having the lump removed is safe during pregnancy (to an extent..there can always be unforseen complications).  As for breastfeeding, check with a lactation consultant on that one.  I don't think it will, but you need to get some doc advice for that question.

I didn't have a biopsy done while breastfeeding because it would potentially have messed with the breastfeeding and caused other issues.  I had the biopsy done after I stopped breastfeeding (which I had to stop because I found myself pregnant).  

Good luck to you, I know finding a lump while pregnant makes for a LOT of extra stress during what is supposed to be a very happy time.  I'm hoping you and your baby will live long and lumpless!  :)