What causes lumps under the armpits during pregnancy?

There is no doubt that every pregnant woman is very concerned about the changes in her body. Because the hormones in a pregnant woman's body will undergo huge changes after pregnancy, many pregnancy reactions will occur accordingly. There is a large amount of lymphatic tissue distributed in the human armpits. When the lymph nodes are swollen, lumps are easily formed in the armpits. So what is going on when pregnant women find lumps under their armpits during pregnancy?

1. A small pimple grew under my armpit during pregnancy

It is more likely to be accessory breast, because after pregnancy, as the hormone level in the body rises, especially during breastfeeding, it will grow rapidly. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a breast B-ultrasound or go directly to the breast surgery department for a clear diagnosis. If necessary, it can be removed surgically.

Second, accessory breasts do not affect fetal development and breastfeeding

Expectant mothers please don’t be afraid if they develop accessory breasts during pregnancy. This will not affect the healthy growth of the baby, nor will it affect breastfeeding. Therefore, expectant mothers do not need to worry too much if this happens. Excessive tension will affect the health of the fetus. In addition, as the pregnancy progresses, the accessory breasts will grow larger and it is normal to produce secretions. After delivery, the accessory breast will generally soften, shrink and become less obvious, but it will not disappear on its own. If you are not particularly concerned, you can leave it untreated; if you want to treat it, you can do it 6 to 9 months after delivery. Professor Tan mentioned that accessory breast should not be taken lightly, otherwise it may easily become cancerous.

The confusion of "accessory breasts" has been asked by many women. It not only affects the beauty of women's body, but also causes other breast diseases. Since accessory breasts often grow in the upper limit area of ​​the outer breast (i.e., a quarter of the area near the armpit where a cross is drawn with the nipple as the origin), which is a high-incidence area for breast tumors, they can also cause a series of breast diseases, such as breast hyperplasia. In addition, accessory breasts with glandular tissue are themselves a time bomb, which can cause cysts, hyperplasia, and even cancer. We must get rid of harmful things as soon as possible. If you find a lump or pain in your armpit during pregnancy, you need to be alert. If it is confirmed to be accessory breast, you should seek timely treatment.