Doesn't sound like a galactocele. Hard to tell without seeing it! Could it be a milk sinus? - sometimes this becomes palpable -sounds like the right postition. Or is it in the skin? I would avoid doing anything if she can keep feeding by positioning baby's tongue away from the lump. It may go away. I have also seen varicose veins around the areola. Lisa Amir GP / IBCLC in Melbourne, Australia - having trouble even just reading my email at present - I am thyrotoxic and feeling very unwell.