What are Sore Breasts?
Sore breasts can result from a number of factors related to a number of conditions, which can include injury or a muscle strain, to pre-stages of the menstrual cycle (known as premenstrual syndrome) to pregnancy and fibrocystic breast disease. Wearing a tight bra or clothing, sleeping in an awkward position or pressing your finger on your breast may also cause sore breasts or blocked ducts. Most commonly, many mothers experience sore breasts during nursing Sore breasts may occur as a result of engorgement, mastitis, blocked ducts, cracked or sore nipples, thrush, or biting. Engorged breasts refer to breast fullness when your breasts become large and heavy and produce greater quantities of milk. Breasts feel hard, tight and very uncomfortable. They usually develop a few days after delivery or if you are not feeding the baby frequently. Mastitis develops when the breasts become inflamed, hot to the touch, red, and painful. There is usually a lumpy area in the breast and you may have flu
