3 months post partum palpable lump

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Olliefitz
Olliefitz Member Posts: 4
edited August 2019 in Not Diagnosed But Worried

I am 34 years old and 3 months post partum and breastfeeding my baby. I noticed a lump in my right breast a few weeks after she was born and assumed it was a clogged duct. Fast forward to this week and I noticed the lump was still there. I made an appointment with my ob who ordered me to go for An ultrasound next week. It feels hard and I can't tell if it is moveable, it seems to move with my boob? How worried should I be? My anxiety is through the roof

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited August 2019

    Hi Olliefitz! We certainly understand your concern, and are glad you're getting it checked out! Breast changes during pregnancy and postpartum are very common, and although it's likely nothing to worry about, it's always better to be safe.

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  • Slavica
    Slavica Member Posts: 11
    edited August 2019

    Of course you're worried. That was me - 8 months postpartum and nursing my baby. I ended up getting a core needle biopsy after the ultrasound. It was fibrocystic changes (all benign). I had to pump and dump from that breast for about a day after the biopsy, but continued nursing normally thereafter.

    I wish you all the best!

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  • gb2115
    gb2115 Member Posts: 1,894
    edited August 2019

    It could be dried milk. I had that after 8 months of pumping milk. Had an ultrasound to diagnose. It took a couple of months to go away I think. I did end up with cancer, but on the other side so no correlation.

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  • Lexica
    Lexica Member Posts: 259
    edited August 2019

    you're doing the right thing getting it checked out, especially if it gets larger over time. Hopefully (and likely) it's benign and you can get back to enjoying that baby 😊

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  • Olliefitz
    Olliefitz Member Posts: 4
    edited August 2019

    thank you all for your encouragement. My ultrasound is this afternoon and I’m sure as you all know this has been the longest day I have ever had waiting to go. Doing my best to stay positive. The lump does not see to have changed, it is still quite large and not painful.

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