Breast Lumps during pregnancy

[ZoesMommy]

I am 5w4d pregnant. I haven't said anything, but for the last few weeks, I have felt a lump on the insde of my left breast. It continues to increasingly get larger. It is sometimes tender, but not always. Most of the time, it just feels like a constant throb like someone is repeatedly poking me with a needle. To touch it, is not tender.

I called my OB's office about it and they said that the breasts can get lumpy in pregnancy, but usually not until the second trimester, and it shouldn't be just one lump, especially if it keeps getting bigger, and I should call my family doctor.

Has anyone else had a breast lump during their pregnancy and still had their baby? Was it benign and what did they do to treat it?

[ZoesMommy]

Thank you to both. I guess what I'm most afraid of is that I'm young, I'm only 22 and the thought of possibly having cancer at such an age freaks me right out. Also, the fact that this is my fourth pregnancy and my last two pregnancies ended in miscarriage, I love this child already so much and even the thought of losing this child in any way, even to a lump, scares the living bejeebies out of me. Thanks for your advice. I'll call my doc this morning.

[elbow77]

You should get it checked out. If they think it's a regular cyst, they'll probably drain it. I've had to have cysts drain from my breasts before and they've all turned out benign. I hope the best for you. Keep us posted.

[JoyRenee]

It is very common for women to get benign cysts. Benign cysts are generally soft and moveable (meaning when you push it to the left, it moves to the left a little). A malignant cyst is usually pretty tough and you can't move it. It stays in the same place.

Many women have had cysts/tumors and had healthy babies. That shouldn't affect your pregnancy. But you definitely need to have it checked out. Some go away on their own, some need to be surgically removed (they may wait until after you have baby if they choose that route). The fact it is growing is bothersome.

You should get it checked out.