01/10/2026
Did you know that women at average risk should start getting routine screening mammograms at age 40?
Here’s what you should look for:
🎗breasts that are their usual size, shape, and color
🎗breasts that are evenly shaped without visible distortion or swelling
🎗If you see any of the following changes, bring them to your doctor’s attention:
dimpling, puckering, or bulging of the skin
🎗a ni**le that has changed position or an inverted ni**le (pushed inward instead of sticking out)
🎗redness, soreness, rash, or swelling
🎗check for breast lumps or abnormalities by feeling your breasts while lying down, using your right hand to feel your left breast, and then your left hand to feel your right breast. Use a firm, smooth touch with the first few finger pads of your hand, keeping the fingers flat and together. Press down with your fingers and move them in a circular motion that’s about the size of a quarter (or an inch around).
🎗Cover the entire breast from top to bottom, side to side — from your collarbone to the top of your abdomen, and from your armpit to your cleavage.
🎗Follow a pattern to be sure that you cover the whole breast. You can begin at the ni**le, moving in larger and larger circles until you reach the outer edge of the breast.
If you are ever concerned about your breast health reach out to your General Practioner or Midwife (if pregnant/postpartum). You can always call us at PSBC and we can help you navigate where to go next.
XO ~ Your midwives
