breastfeeding....

[kai0912]

i know this isnt a pregnancy question but most of us have already had our babies and i just really like getting your opinions.... so i gave birth last friday and came home sunday... on sunday i notices a couple lumps under my armpit that are some what painful.... does any one know what this could be from? is it from breastfeeding? i know you have breast tissue under your arm.... should i be concerned or let dr know if so do i call the OB or my primary dr?

oh and for those still hanging in there good luck! cant wait to see your birth announcements!!!

[kai0912]

ok thanks ladies! and steph i definately know the feeling... i am already large breasted but since birth and especially since i have a good milk supply going on the have nearly doubled in size and very sore and between nursing and pumping its funny i can tell when its time to feed because they ache like crazy and start to leak and within a matter of minutes baby begins to wake up like he smells the milk on my shirt!!!

[steph0607]

it is probably just from breastfeeding..I too am breastfeeding and have some lumps in my breast..my breast have gotten so big they hurt all the time and I agree that a hot compress does work and just make sure that you have a good supportive bra

[laura_elizabeth]

sounds like mastitis i never got it so dont have much info on it but thats what it was described to me as painfull lumps and swelling the doctor said if i did get it the best thing to do would be warm water massage and to carry on breastfeeding as much as possible should soon clear up :)

[montanagirl7676]

I would definately think its related to BF. If so, warm/hot compresses (as hot as you can stand) and gentle massage will most likely help. It could also be a swollen lymph node, in which case massage may make it more sore. Either way, the compresses should help. Congrats on your new LO!