Breast Questions

• Swollen Breasts
  • Swollen breasts are present during the first week of life in many girl and boy babies. They are caused by the passage of the mother's estrogen across the placenta. Swollen breasts generally last for 2 to 4 weeks, but some puffiness can persist in breast-fed babies.
  • Never squeeze the breast or nipple because this can cause an injury that becomes infected.
  • Call your doctor if: the swollen breast develops any redness, streaking, or tenderness.