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A member asked:
I breastfeed and i have a large knot on my breast by my nipple (about the same size)that is extremely painful there and it wont pop and hurts to feed?
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See your doctor: Don't breastfeed on that side, but pump though to avoid engorgement, till you see your doctor
Answered 5/23/2015
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