What Do Bumps On The Nipples While Breastfeeding Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 8 Jun 2017

Question: Hello,

I'm a breastfeeding mother of a 2 year old and I noticed a cluster of bumps on my nipple. They hurt when my son feeds and I'm not sure what it is as I've never had this before. They're light pink. The cluster has about 9 different sized bumps directly above the the "nipple" on the areola.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
pustules

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

These appear to be small pustules / boils. These are due to minor infection or due to heat.

These are likely to dry out by themselves. Hence don't worry about it.

Continue breast feeding.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

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