Hi everyone,

I am 38 weeks and 2 days pregnant (due Dec 22nd). Since July i had noticed a lump under my arm in the armpit. I have read and heard of many stories of how this is very common due to the milk and changing hormones. Just last weekend however I found another lump which feels more like a pea shape. It is only slightly tender if I poke the area too much.

I went to my GP on Monday and he is sending me for an ultrasound and possibly a fine needle biopsy of the lumps. He suggested it could just be an infection in the gland but to check it out just to be safe. I can not get in for the ultrasound until Friday afternoon. This will mean i am almost 39 weeks pregnant. Then the results may not come in for a couple of working days the following week.

I am really stressed about this. One being that i am so late in my pregnancy and am anxious enough about my first labour experience, and two being that if this is in fact something serious, could my breast feeding be affected? Finally, if this turns out to be serious, should i not bother breast feeding and just use formula from the start due to the potential disruption to my baby if i have to go on medication or have surgery or have radiation?

I know i am jumping the gun and thinking the worst (which is probably those lovely pregnancy hormones coming out). Has anyone else been through something similar or have some advice on starting/stopping breastfeeding?

Thank you xx