A member asked:

I'm 23 weeks pregnant and i have these sharp pains going through my breast at night. is that normal? this is my fourth and i never felt it before.

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Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Maybe: Breast pains in pregnancy are common. Usually it is from hormones associated with pregnancy affecting the breast tissues. If it is very focused, it could be mastitis and that is treated with warm compresses and an antibiotic. Sometimes a breast ultrasound is useful in making a diagnosis.

Answered 4/30/2014

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