Armpit swollen glands?

Question

Hello. Ftm and my babe is 5 days old. I am nursing and pumping. Tonigbt I noticed some hard lumps in my armpits?

Answer

I freaked out with my first because in my third trimester I developed lumps in my armpits and assumed they were swollen glands/lymph nodes. They were visibly noticeable, to the point where even my husband became concerned. I ended up getting an ultrasound on my armpit, and it was mammary tissue full of milk. It turns out many women’s mammary glands go well up into their armpits, and as your colostrum or milk comes in, they can swell as well and form lumps in your armpits. It’s so weird but I have them again this pregnancy (earlier this time). There are mostly just annoying but are occasionally tender too. My guess is that’s what is going on with you too, but it never hurts to ask your doctor to be certain. Best of luck!

Armpit swollen glands?

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