Pregnancy is safe after a breast reduction

Pregancy is safe after breast reduction surgery. A more common question, is the ability to breast feed in most cases, with modern techniques the nipple is left attached to the underlying ducts and nerves so it preserves the ability to "try" and breast feed. 

Having said that, some women with large breasts make very little milk, and some women with smaller breasts make a lot of milk. I encourage my patients to try and breast feed after breast reduction surgery, and most of them are successful.

Marceline,

Pregnancy really is not impacted by the performance of a breast reduction prior to it.  Breast feeding may be affected, as some breast tissue, some of which produces milk, is removed during the operation.  You may carry on with your childbearing plans.  Good luck!

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 Don't worry.  It is okay to have a breast reduction prior to pregnancy.  Depending on the technique used, your ducts should remain intact and you should be able to breast feed.  Breast reduction patients are some of our happiest patients because removing all of the extra weight allows you to lead a more active life.  Good luck.

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