https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:25:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned/page/2#post-1612111 Sun, 04 May 2014 19:29:34 +0000 mediagirl 1612111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you and whatever you choose is the right decision for you. I hope your doctor can help you tomorrow! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1612094 Sun, 04 May 2014 19:12:23 +0000 ALittleP 1612094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Coming out of "hiding" just to say that my GYN found a lump at my 6 week post-partum appointment and ordered a mammogram after it didn't go away after another month. It was painful but worth it. It turned out to be just a cyst. I would encourage you to get it checked out :) no need to stop BF... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610715 Sat, 03 May 2014 12:21:57 +0000 Mrs tartan 1610715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>100% stop bf and get it checked. Your baby will definitely live on formula, you can't say the same about yourself if you don't get it checked. Be safe honey. Your health is so important. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610672 Sat, 03 May 2014 11:38:52 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1610672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: that's how mine was/is...I just had to jump through some hoops to get an ultrasound while bfing, but they did it... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610667 Sat, 03 May 2014 11:27:09 +0000 bushelandapeck 1610667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: I had something similar and ended up having an ultrasound and then a repeat one a few months later to make sure nothing had changed. Maybe this is an option for you? FWIW, mine was significantly smaller once I stopped nursing and they are no longer concerned at all about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610556 Sat, 03 May 2014 09:19:51 +0000 brownie 1610556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was prepared to say that some studies (posted in the news so not seen in journals) have shown breastfeeding reduces chances of breast cancer. But you have a family history and I agree with others to get it checked out. Do what you can while breastfeeding but if there is a chance it is cancer, it is better to be treated and with your babies than it is to breastfeed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610551 Sat, 03 May 2014 09:05:52 +0000 Grace 1610551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd lose my mind wondering. So I'd check it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610543 Sat, 03 May 2014 08:56:24 +0000 pui 1610543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd get it checked out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610496 Sat, 03 May 2014 07:59:03 +0000 Arden 1610496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is a thermogram an option while breastfeeding? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610495 Sat, 03 May 2014 07:57:16 +0000 Charm54 1610495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With a family history I would absolutely stop bfing to get it checked out. </p> <p>FX it is nothing ! &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610494 Sat, 03 May 2014 07:54:15 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1610494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd get a second opinion. Fingers crossed its nothing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610487 Sat, 03 May 2014 07:48:32 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1610487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: this feels hard but still a little squishy, so that makes me feel better, but I'm still going to get it checked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610303 Fri, 02 May 2014 23:25:47 +0000 luckypenny 1610303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At 17 I had a lump and doctors weren't concerned because I had a lot of lumps and they figured I just had fybrocystic breast. Well at 19 a biopsy confirmed breast cancer and now have no breasts :'( </p> <p>So not to scare you but, I'd get it checked however you have to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610291 Fri, 02 May 2014 23:21:27 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1610291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm brca+ so I take breast stuff very seriously . That being said, the type of lump makes a huge difference. I had one while breast feeding (and they can do an ultrasound while bfing - they just don't want to), and had it checked. It pretty much stayed the same and was very dense, but still a bit squishy. The breast sample in the office felt like a pebble, really hard. </p> <p>I would push for an ultrasound - I wouldn't quit bfing altogether. But I also think you'd probably be fine to wait a few months. Trust your gut. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610274 Fri, 02 May 2014 22:41:03 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1610274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the opinions. I really trust my doctor but I'm going to call him Monday and tell him I want it looked at, preferably while I'm still breastfeeding. </p> <p>@owlmom: thanks for letting me know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610273 Fri, 02 May 2014 22:40:58 +0000 Pepper 1610273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a breast ultrasound while breastfeeding. I found a lump, and I couldn't remember if it was there before or after I started breastfeeding. I went for an ultrasound, and they said it was just a cyst. It ended up going away once I weaned. </p> <p>That being said, if you noticed it prior to pregnancy, and it's getting larger I would definitely get it looked at. Especially with family history playing into it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610267 Fri, 02 May 2014 22:33:13 +0000 mamimami 1610267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would also look for a breast surgeon for a second opinion before doing anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610265 Fri, 02 May 2014 22:30:56 +0000 owlmom 1610265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a mammogram and breast ultrasound to evaluate a lump while still breastfeeding - I'd get a second opinion on the need to stop BFing in order to have it evaluated. That being said, I would definitely get it checked regardless of whether or not you could continue to BF.</p> <p>ETA: I live in the same metro area as you, so get a second opinion on whether you need to stop BFing to have an ultrasound and mammogram - you definitely have that option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610262 Fri, 02 May 2014 22:23:51 +0000 loveisstrange 1610262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The possibility of cancer don't far outweighs breastfeeding. Hands down, especially with your family history. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610218 Fri, 02 May 2014 21:52:03 +0000 skibobrown 1610218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok, not to be alarmist, but I now know of two separate individuals who had lumps while breastfeeding where the doctor told the women not to worry about it... and both turned out to be cancer. Both are fine now, but if they had been diagnosed sooner, would have had a much better prognosis and faster treatment cycle. </p> <p>So again, not to be alarmist, but I would get this looked at right away. It's not worth messing around with your own health, just to be able to breastfeed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610213 Fri, 02 May 2014 21:49:38 +0000 Mrs. Deer 1610213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With a family history I would get it checked out. That's a tough one though :/ I'm sorry you're having to make this decision! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610210 Fri, 02 May 2014 21:48:44 +0000 Mrs. Confetti 1610210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ditto Blackbird. All the benefits of breastfeeding mean much less than your girls having their mom around long term. I would get that checked out immediately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610206 Fri, 02 May 2014 21:47:21 +0000 MrsSCB 1610206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm admittedly something of a hypochondriac but I would get it looked at for sure. Especially with family history. If it turned out to be nothing, I don't think I'd regret my choice to stop BFing because better safe than sorry. But if I didn't get it looked at and it turned out to be something I'd definitely regret it. Good luck, I hope it's nothing serious! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610179 Fri, 02 May 2014 21:31:18 +0000 lawbee11 1610179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you had to choose between the two I'd probably get it looked at, but I find it hard to believe that there's nothing they can do about it unless you stop BFing. Can you see a different doctor/specialist? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610174 Fri, 02 May 2014 21:29:14 +0000 blackbird 1610174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>with family history? I'd get it looked at</p> <p>your health &gt; breastmilk. Hands down </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610167 Fri, 02 May 2014 21:26:08 +0000 pinkb 1610167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted to get it looked at or at the very least another opinion. A friend of mine found a lump while pregnant with her third child and it was cancer, the pregnancy made it grow much faster than it would have otherwise. She first got an ultrasound then a biopsy, but this was before the baby was born/ breastfeeding, not sure what they would do while BF. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610161 Fri, 02 May 2014 21:22:41 +0000 yerpie110 1610161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would want to wait and think it was no big deal, but if I were in your shoes, I am sure my DH would insist that I get it checked out, even if it meant I had to stop breastfeeding. I would be annoyed, but better to be safe than sorry, especially given your family history. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610158 Fri, 02 May 2014 21:21:26 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1610158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a lump and had to have an ultrasound while breastfeeding. It was nothing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610144 Fri, 02 May 2014 21:18:14 +0000 sunny 1610144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh gosh I hope it is nothing. I had some lumpiness when I was breastfeeding and it went away after awhile. I voted to wait, but now that I know you have family history maybe you should get it checked out? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-stop-breastfeeding-if-the-doctor-found-a-lump-but-said-he-wasnt-too-concerned#post-1610135 Fri, 02 May 2014 21:12:33 +0000 travelgirl1 1610135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: With that in mind, I would for sure get it looked at. </p>