pink patch on nipple - related to breastfeeding

[louise0501]

Hi there last night i was breastfeeding my 6 week old son and i noticed just under my nipple is a pink patch, it looks like nipple has discoloured. Has anyone experienced this befire? im really scares as i googled and breast cancer xame up so im crying and really worried now. Any ideas if this is related to breast feeding though?

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love louise xxx

 

[blake12336]

I have a pink patch that has been on my left nipple since starting breastfeeding 9 months ago. It looks kind of like a scar, and sometimes gets sore so I apply nipple cream. Also, I had thrush which didn't help it, so while that has now gone, it's still pink.

 

[NurseSooz]

Honestly don't panic. The chances of it being breast cancer are next to 0. It's highly highly rare for lactating women to get it. I had a giant lump in my boob a few months back and I was convinced I was going to die! I spoke to the breast consultant and even before any tests he told me how highly unlikely it was to find cancer in breastfeeding women. Mine turned out to be a nasty breast abscess sadly! You're sounds like a natural discolouration due to breastfeeding. Maybe an area where bubs puts a lot of pressure so its more "worn"? I know its hard not to panic but try and be calm.