I haven't blogged in awhile however there is a topic that is not often talked about that I would like to address. Listen up ladies, this is for you (or men, pass along to your SO, spouse, Mom or really any woman in your life)..
We all go to that lovely appointment once a year where the Dr has to go places that no one really wants to talk about. While your there they examine your breasts and feels for lumps. While they are doing this they ask you if you give yourself breast exams, I know myself always answer "when I think of it". But let's be honest, how often do I really 'think of it'?? Maybe a few times shortly after the appointment and then that's it?? Maybe everyone else is different..
I had the scare of my life when I went for my 6 week postpartum visit and my midwife found a lump in my breast!!! Say what?! Put your finger here, do you feel it? Oh yes, oh sh$&!? I immediately call my primary care Dr to get her opinion and sure enough here I was today getting my first mammogram and ultrasound of my breasts at age 33!!!! My nerves have never been so shot! If I didn't have enough pp problems as it is, add a lump in my breast and here you go!
I am fortunate enough to say that this lump which nearly gave me a heart attack was just a cyst. However there are calcification in my other breast that need to be monitored every 6 months that at this moment are totally normal and benign. This my lady friends was a huge wake up call! So I can't stress enough.. Feel your breasts!
I am embarrassed to say that my midwife found it! I should have found it!
We need to feel our breasts ladies! And often! Have your partner feel them too!
If you don't know how I have put a link below.
http://www.checkyourboobies.org/education/breast-self-exam/
Be well, Love Yourself, Love your boobies,
Xoxo
S
