Hello, my apologies if not correct forum, but I am new. I had two mammograms last week with second to evaluate a calcification in left breast. The following day I had a stereotactic biopsy with imaging to evaluate the calcification.
I was told to not breastfeed for two days, but I did not think to ask if I should pump or not. My son is two years old, so I do not produce a lot of milk, but my left breast is swollen but I assume from the procedure not from my milk supply. Should I be pumping? Is it normal to have some blood in milk? Why can’t I nurse him from my right breast?
Overall I’m feeling a bit nervous, but I understand the better to be cautious and mark whatever they observed.
It’s understandable that you feel nervous following the mammograms and biopsy on your left breast.
It is common to have some swelling following a breast biopsy, which usually settles over a few days or weeks, but it may also be related to your milk production while you’re not feeding your son. Do call the breast clinic where you had the biopsy for further advice. They will be able to assess the swelling you have and advise if you are able to feed from your right side. You can also let them know about the blood you have noticed in your breast milk, if this hasn’t resolved.
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