Breast self-examinations are an important tool for lactating women. Keep in mind the guidelines for doing an exam on lactating breasts. When you have a private moment and would like to see an example of how to perform a BSE, watch this video. The demonstration shows a live woman examining her naked breasts and thus may not be appropriate for watching at work or around children. Last time I checked, though, we’re all adults here.
VideoJug: How to Become Breast Self Aware
Should you and your doctor decide further testing is necessary, see X-Rays and Mammograms for Lactating Women.

Even though I highlighted the reduced risk of breast cancer for breastfeeding women, it remains important for every woman to be proactive about her health. Thus, my series of posts related to Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues with a discussion of breast-self exams for breastfeeding women.
As always, consult your doctor with respect to medical issues. This disclaimer is particularly important with respect to breast health, given both the seriousness of breast cancer and the current debate over the merit of breast self-exams. While traditionally the recommendation has been for monthly breast self-exams starting at age 20, recent studies have questioned whether breast self-exams reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer. Consequently, the …read more