Hello, Congratulations! Most women are able to breast feed without problems after breast implant placement. You may want to discuss it with your OB/GYN as he or she may have technical pointers or more information for you.
Breast feeding with breast implants - is it possible? What are the risks?
After years of trying, my husband and I just found out that we are about to have our first child. I am ecstatic, but I am very worried that the breast augmentation I had about 7 years ago will interfere with my ability to breast feed. And even if I can breast feed my baby, would I be putting him or her at risk by doing so? Can anyone shed some light on this subject? I would really appreciate it.
5 answers to “Breast feeding with breast implants...”
A: Breast implants do not usually interfere with breast feeding
Breast augmentation does NOT usually interfere with breast feeding. As long as the implants are placed though an inframammary incision (in the fold underneath the breast), the entire breast gland will remain intact and the function of the breast will not be disrupted. If an implant is inserted through a... more
A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! If your body was...
Congratulations on your pregnancy! If your body was capable of lactation before your implants were placed, it should be able to do so after and there is no known risk to you or your baby.
A: Most Patients Are Still Able To Breast Feed After Augmentation
Your question is a common one and a big concern for clients interested in breast augmentation who also plan on having children. Although a very small subset of patients have difficulty breastfeeding following this procedure, most do not. To lower the risks of interfering with breastfeeding, the general... more
A: Breast is still the best
Congratulations on your pregnancy! There are so many documented advantages to breastfeeding your child (for both mom and baby) that I always suggest women try it. Most women with implants are able to breastfeed because the implants cause very minimal disruption of the breast gland itself. Even if the implants... more
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