Breast Lumps: Causes, Breastfeeding & Armpit Swelling

Breast lumps or nodules, especially while breastfeeding, require careful evaluation to determine the cause. Recognizing when a hard lump is accompanied by swollen armpit nodes is essential for proper diagnostic follow-up.

A Hard Lump in Breast and Breastfeeding

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Jordan Bucher

A breast lump alarms most women under normal circumstances, but breastfeeding mothers might also worry about how the lump could affect their babies. While many women immediately fear breast cancer, they should rest assured that it is extremely rare in breastfeeding women.