swollen, firm, and painful. If severely engorged, they are very swollen, hard, shiny, warm, and slightly lumpy to the touch.
May have flattened-out nipples. The dark area around the nipple, called the areola , may be very hard. This makes it difficult for your baby to latch on.
Can cause a slight fever of around 38°C (100.4°F).
Can cause slightly swollen and tender lymph nodes in your armpits.