When to See a Doctor?

While some causes of breast discomfort can be effectively treated at home, see a doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: A lump or firmness Soreness in only one breast A change in your breast self-exam Nipple discharge on one side (Lactating breasts may secrete white/yellow discharge for up to a year after [...]

Soothing Strategies

While you can’t always escape the natural fluctuations in hormones, there are things you can do to make yourself and your breasts more comfortable. Wear a supportive bra. Breasts often swell with fluid during periods of hormonal fluctuation. Susan Woodruff, B.S.N., childbirth and parenting education coordinator at Tuality Community Hospital in Hillsboro, Oregon, advises women [...]

Breast Discomfort

For many women, breasts are a source of sensual pleasure. For breast-feeding mothers, they are a part of the bonding between mother and baby and a way of nurturing a new life. But at certain times in a woman’s life, breasts can be uncomfortable or downright painful. They may even become the focus of worry [...]