10/01/2026
🎀💗 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗🎀
October is a time to raise awareness about breast cancer, breast health, and the importance of knowing your body — and as a WIC Mobile Lactation Unit, we also want to recognize the connection between breast health and breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding can be a beautiful part of the postpartum journey, but it can also come with questions and concerns about breast health.
From engorgement and plugged ducts to mastitis, lumps, pain, and changes in your breasts, knowing what is normal for you and knowing when to reach out for help matters.💕
🎀 Know your breasts.
🎀 Pay attention to changes.
🎀 Talk with your healthcare provider about breast cancer screening that's appropriate for you.
🎀 Don't ignore a change that concerns you.
🎀 And remember — breastfeeding doesn't mean you should dismiss a breast change as “just breastfeeding.”
Breast cancer can occur during the childbearing and breastfeeding years. If you notice a new or unusual lump, skin or ni**le change, persistent pain, or another change that concerns you, talk with your healthcare provider.
For families who are diagnosed with breast cancer while breastfeeding or pumping, feeding decisions can be complicated and deeply personal. Lactation support can be part of that journey, working alongside your healthcare team to help you understand your options and make informed choices about feeding.
Whether your journey includes breastfeeding, pumping, combination feeding, or formula — your health matters, and you deserve support.💗
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let's encourage conversations about **breast health AND infant feeding**, support the families in our communities, and remind one another that asking for help is always okay.
🎀 Wear pink. Know your body. Support one another.🎀
