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I had baby 5 days ago and i'm breast feeding. i noticed on day 3 when my milk came in huge lumps under my armpits. what could be the cause ?

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Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: It can be inflammation in your breast, called mastitis with a reactive lymphadenitis in your armpit. Check with your ob/gyn doc. You can still continue breastfeeding.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 12/1/2014

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