It is really important to be breast aware during pregnancy, if you choose to breastfeed and after having a baby as your breasts undergo a lot of change. Written by Breast Cancer Care, this booklet gives you valuable information about:
- What happens to your breasts during pregnancy
- Bras, finding the right size
- Breast changes after birth
- Breastfeeding
- What happens to your breasts if you choose not to breastfeed
- How to stop breastfeeding.
It also looks at some of the issues you may experience in your breast during this time, such as
- Sore and cracked nipples
- Engorgement (when your breasts are overfilled with milk)
- Blocked milk ducts
- Mastitis
- Breast abscesses
- Thrush.
Click here to download the booklet
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