I just began wearing an under wire bra again after having/nursing my baby but have a pain in my breast.?

I stopped wearing under wire bra's because I was nursing my daughter. Now that I have started wearing the under wire again (for support - I am a 38 D) I get this horrible burning/tearing feeling in my right breast. It is close to my arm pit and HURTS. I realize at 32 years old I should maybe have a clue but I don't. Any help would be appreciated.

Is it red and hot? If so, you may have either a clogged duct or mastitis.

Symptoms of a clogged duct are a lump, redness and heat (if the duct is near the skin), and soreness. For this, you need to nurse, nurse, nurse; aim the baby's chin towards the soreness.

Symptoms of mastitis are the same as for a clogged duct and then some -- flu-like symptoms -- fever, fatigue, general feeling lousy, and a really painful breast. For this, you need antibiotics, and again, you need to nurse, nurse, nurse, with the baby's chin towards the pain.

In any case, you should call your ob's office in the morning and talk to the nurse they have there, or your ob, and explain what is going on; they may want to see you to make sure it isn't mastitis.

On the other hand, you may just need a bigger bra -- having a baby changes things. ;)

Good luck,
Julie
PS, in a very recent mom with breast pain, the most likely things are poor bra fit, clogged milk duct, and mastitis. People don't start getting routine mammograms until 35; this is for a reason -- breast cancer is VERY uncommon in younger women, unless there is a family history. Given especially that you just had a baby, this would NOT be something I would worry about. Still, if you are concerned, talk with your doctor.

You need to see your doctor. Burning/tearing? Oh, yes. You need to have that checked out. It could be an infection. If it helps, 99.9% of the time breast cancer has NO pain at all. So don't get upset unless you have something to get upset about. I had no pain---only a small lump.

It's normal and the pain should decrease with time as soon as the Mom's milk from your breast decreases too. You should try to wear another type of Bra, or if your not sure, ask your local Maternity Retailer. If the pain does get worse, you should seek medical attention right away. Good luck and Good day to you.