A fungal infection, also called a yeast infection or thrush, can form on your nipples or in your breast. This type of infection thrives on milk and forms from an overgrowth of the Candida organism. Candida lives in our bodies and is kept healthy by the natural...
Mastitis (mast-EYE-tiss) is soreness or a lump in the breast. It can cause symptoms such as: Fever and/or flu-like symptoms, such as feeling run down or very achy Nausea Vomiting Yellowish discharge from the nipple that looks like colostrum Breasts that feel warm or...
Plugged ducts are common in breastfeeding mothers. A plugged milk duct feels like a tender and sore lump in the breast. You should not have a fever or other symptoms. A plugged duct happens when a milk duct does not drain properly. Pressure then builds up behind the...
It is normal for your breasts to become larger, heavier, and a little tender when they begin making milk. Sometimes, this fullness may turn into engorgement, when your breasts feel very hard and painful. Engorgement is the result of the milk building up. It usually...
Some women have a strong milk ejection reflex or let-down. This can happen along with an oversupply of milk. What you can do Hold your nipple between your first and middle fingers or with the side of your hand. Lightly compress milk ducts to reduce the force of the...
