Methods of breast examination during lactation

Many mothers may not pay much attention to breast examinations during lactation, which is also the cause of breast hyperplasia and breast fibroids. In fact, during the breastfeeding period, mothers can check whether there are any abnormalities in their breasts. Because you did not master the correct breastfeeding method during the lactation period, this may cause symptoms of breast lumps, so it is still necessary to check your breasts.

You can have a breast color ultrasound examination and you can breastfeed after the examination. Color ultrasound does not emit radiation. The general routine physical examination is a chest X-ray, which will not have any adverse effects on the child as long as the child does not go into the radiology room. You can have an examination. Generally, you should not be exposed to radiation during pregnancy. Postpartum examination will have no adverse effects on the child, and you can continue breastfeeding.

The correct way to examine and touch the breasts is to extend your palm flat with four fingers together. Use the most sensitive index finger, middle finger, and ring finger to gently touch the upper and outer lower, lower and inner upper areas of the breast in order, and finally the nipple and areola area in the middle of the breast. During the examination, do not pinch the breast tissue with your fingers, otherwise you will mistake the pinched breast tissue for a lump.

Any abnormal shape of the nipple inversion skin depression structure from the sitting position is a clue to cancer deep in the breast. The above signs will appear if the patient claps his hands above his head to contract his pectoral muscles. It is easier to examine the lymph nodes above and below the clavicle and under the arms when women are in a sitting position. Finally, palpation is performed while you are sitting, using your fingers together to feel the area under the nipple.

With the upper body completely exposed, stand upright in front of a mirror, raise your hands and then put them down to compare and observe both breasts to see if they are symmetrical, if there is any change in size, if there is any swelling, bulge or sunkenness, if there is any change in skin color, if there is any ulceration, and if both breasts are on the same level. When checking, put your fingers together and touch the breast with the fingertips. Choose light, medium, or heavy strength for palpation. Remember not to pinch or grab the breast with your hands. Generally, use your left hand to check the right breast and your right hand to check the left breast. When checking the axillary lymph nodes, keep your hands at a flat angle. Do not lift or grab the axillary tissue or skin. If you find any abnormalities, you should seek medical attention in time.

The above is an introduction to breast examination methods during lactation. I believe that after reading the content of this article, you should all know that you can use color ultrasound or chest X-ray to examine the breasts during lactation. You can also judge it yourself by massaging your breasts and checking for lumps.