Boob check with Boob

Breasts often change during pregnancy and breastfeeding, they can change shape or just feel differently. By regularly examining your breasts, you learn how they usually feel and look, making it easier to detect any changes that can be worth having a check-up for. However, remember that most irregularities or pain can appear due to hormonal causes.

During this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to give you a friendly reminder to examine your breasts. Below, we show you how to do so, step by step.

Step 1 - Look

Raise your arms above your head and look down at your breasts. Pay attention to whether your breasts have their usual shape and if you notice any changes in the skin and nipples.

Step 2 - Feel

Place one hand behind your head and the other on the opposite breast. Feel through one breast at a time with straight fingers and gentle pressure, doing small circular movements. Start at the nipple and continue outwards and around until both breasts and armpits have been thoroughly examined.

Step 3 - Lie down and feel

Lie down with one hand behind your head and the other on the opposite breast. Follow the same procedure as in step 2, and carefully feel for any lumps or changes in your breasts.

Want more guidance? check out the organization CoppaFeel!.