pjupton
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- May 3, 2005
LuluLovesDisney said:can a woman who has had a breast reduction/breast implants still breast feed in most cases?
It depends. Best to ask the surgeon that did the reduction/enlargement. In most cases, implants do not interfere with nursing since the existing breast tissue is not disturbed. Results really vary with breastfeeding after reduction. In some cases, many of the milk ducts are severed during surgery and attaining a full supply is not possible. OTOH, often moms who BFAR have no problems whatsoever. HOWEVER, even if a mom can't reach a full milk supply even after trying all the "tricks of the trade" she can always offer formula supplements AT the breast via a nursing supplementer. There are different kinds, but all feature a bag or bottle that can hold the supplement and a tube that can be taped to moms nipple. Baby may be getting formula along with the breastmilk, but at least he can feed AT the breast and enjoy all the benefits that come along with that.
http://www.bfar.org/
has lots of good info on nursing after a reduction.