i have tumours in my breasts i want to feed my baby what should i do?

Question

i have tumours in my both breasts and i want to feed my baby is it safe to feed baby with tumours in breasts

Answer 1

First of all I agree with the others on the need to see a doctor. Now for some practical advice based on my personal experience. It's okay to breastfeed when you have this condition UNLESS you have puss in the inflamed area that might get into your baby's mouth. If there is no puss or blood out there then breastfeeding is the best remedy actually. Also, you need to continuosly apply the pressure of warm pieces pf cloth (soaked in warm water) as this helps the milk trapped inside to unclot. If breastfeeding is too painful -you still need to get rid of that milk anyway so I suggest expressing. It's not much less painful but you can go at your own pace rather than the baby's. In my experience, I think you will propably need both solutions as there is only one way you'll feel better; getting all that milk out. This condition should go away once your baby is bigger as right now you have too much milk for a newborn, as he is bigger he will be capable of consuming more quantities. I know how you feel as I've been there. Best of luck

Answer 2

I'd get baby to the doctor to check her ears as if you has a minor infection it could cause her pain I'd also maybe try a different hold to see f that helps When you express the milk DON'T throw it away!!! You can freeze it for 6 months so buy some sterilised breastmilk freezer bags from mothercare, boots etc and keep it. That way you'll build up a storage for when your away from baby or go back to work. Baby could have it with porridge/baby rice when she's weaning in several months time

Answer 3

This depends on what type of tumor it is. When its a bad one you should get it treated. When it is a type which is not dangerous you can breastfeed without trouble.
So everybody else who stated that you have to talk to your doctor is right. It has to be determined which type it is first.
After that you can also always have a talk with a lactation consultant they can help you with the details to it.
In general a tumor itself will not make bad milk. When you need chemotherapy, that can be a problem when it contaminates your milk.
When you need information on whether any medication that you are getting for the tumors can go together with breastfeeding you should look it up on the following website http://neonatal.ttuhsc.edu/lact/html/medications_forums.html.
Good luck!

Answer 4

This sounds like a question you need to discuss with your caregiver. I am assuming you are talking about cancer? What treatment plan has your caregiver suggested? Some treatments for cancer may not be compatible with breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor and to an IBCLC (lactation consultant).

Answer 5

Give the baby milk and not contaminated breast i f you do not have money you can use pap which is cheaper to effort by using maize.

Answer 6

have it checked out before you take the risk in feeding your baby

Answer 7

i think you should ask your doctor/gp have they not discussed this with you? or your midwife/health vistor? sorry cant help anymore i just cant believe no one has discussed this with you? good luck and congrats on having baby xx

Answer 8

its a pity, try to find out from your doctor, i think he should be able to give you the best advise on this issue. congratulations!!

Answer 9

Thats a question for a Doctor, not a question to ask on yahoo!!!!!

Answer 10

You really need to ask your doctor/midwife about that