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What if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

What if I am pregnant or breastfeeding? 2018-03-12T09:24:20+00:00

Pregnancy and the arrival of a newborn are times of joy and celebration. But they’re also times of stress, worry, and adjustment.

You’re struggling to find the balance between caring for your child and self-care. There aren’t enough hours in the day. How can you even begin to deal with a breast cancer diagnosis in the middle of that? There’s so much more to consider—from timing to treatment to recovery. What happens if radiation treatment is delayed until after the end of pregnancy? Will breast reconstruction affect your ability to breast feed? How can you ensure that your route to health does not hurt your child?

Life as a new mom can be a roller coaster, and so can life with breast cancer. We cannot promise to remove all the ups and downs, but we hope that our stories and up-to-date information will address your biggest concerns.

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