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I get sharp pains in my boobs mostly my left one on the side boob and sometimes down the middle, is it from breastfeeding or could it be heart?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Tough to say: without an exam, but as stated if breast feeding, it would be more likely to be the engorgement of your breast and symptoms associated with your post-partum state. Congratulations and good luck!

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

I get sharp pains in my boobs mostly my left one on the side boob and sometimes down the middle, is it from breastfeeding or could it be heart?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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