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In fact, there are a number of reasons you might discover a breast lump during pregnancy.

How should you check for a breast lump?

breast lumps during pregnancy

A breast lump is a bump or bulge of swelling tissue.

The lump might protrude from your breast, or you might notice it by feeling your breasts.

This can especially be important during pregnancy and postpartum.

breast lumps during pregnancy

If the lump doesnt clear up or gets worse, check with your doctor to ensure its not infected.

What other breast changes might you experience during pregnancy?

breast lumps during pregnancy

breast lumps during pregnancy

breast lumps during pregnancy

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