Safe pregnancy after Breast Reduction?

The vast majority of our breast reduction patients have been able to breast feed.  That said, the more extensive the reduction, the higher the chance that breast feeding might not be possible. Most mothers who had uncomfortably large breasts before pregnancy are very glad they had breast... more

Hi Marceline There is no reason you should not have a successful pregnancy after breast reduction.  Breast feeding can sometimes be an issue, so find out what method of reduction your doctor plans on using.  If it is a free nipple graft, then you won't be able to breast feed.  Many breast... more

Breast reduction surgery has no known impact on the ability to get pregnant or the course of future pregnancy. It also does not directly affect the ability to breast feed. There are reduction  techniques that cut through milk ducts beneath the nipple and patients are still able to breast feed.... more

I don't know if you had a reduction already or not.  In any event, you should be fine.  Several things to note include however.  You may not be able to breast feed, or you may not produce enough milk, or you may be just fine (just have to see what happens).  Your reduced breasts will be... more

It is totally safe to become pregnant after a breast reduction.  If you have never breast fed, you don't know what your body's capability for that is.  I always tell patients they have a 50:50 chance of breast feeding afterwards.  The surgery shouldn't substantially change your body's ability to... more

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!

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... more

 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... more

A breast reduction will have no effect on pregnancy, it will not  create complications. Breast reduction can effect breast feeding, however. The potential for breast feeding is decreased after a reduction. 

Marceline: Breast reduction should not interfere with your pregnancy at all.  Your surgeon may recommend not attempting conception until the surgery has healed well (a few months). Breast feeding ability is typically maintained with most reduction techniques.  Breast feeding, gravity and getting... more