unusual question about breastfeeding with implants

[mysticaljo]

hi everyone,
i have a really unusual question,
has anyone here had breast implants then breastfed?
i had surgery over a year ago and got implants..
i thought i was finished having children .. as i am 40 this year and my kids are 18 and 14
so when i fell pregnant this time i was so surprised.. and excited.
doctors told me that i have a chance of still being able to breastfeed if the surgeon did a good job with my milk ducts..
i know i wont find out until milk comes in ..
but i just wondered if anyone here has had this experience OR know of someone who has..
yes i know strange question? heheh thats me

jo

[AnyDream]

Congratulations on your exciting surprise! I'm sure some ladies have been able to breastfeed with implants. It might be a good idea to get in contact with the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) for some more detailed information about it. Contact details on their website. Good luck!

[HotI]

Hi

I am sure there will be women here who have had implants and had babies. The ABA has some info on implants and breastfeeding. Check out this link

Australian Breastfeeding Association - Breastfeeding After Breast Surgery

Congrats on your pregnancy!

[mysticaljo]

thanks marydean and kate..
have had a look at that link.. very informative.. really appreciate it..
apprently my risk of successfully breastfeeding is low because my areolas and nipples were removed as i had reconstructive surgery.. but there is still a chance..
thanks for your help ladies..
jo

[~Kim~]

Hi jo, congratulations!
I have good friend who has implants and BFs her bub just fine. No issues whatsoever.
OK so ETA as we posted at the same time.
Maybe hooking up with a good LC would give you the best possible support and preparedness?

[mysticaljo]

thanks kim..
that is great news to hear..
so there is a good chance i will be able to bf..
yay.. happy me..
JO

[nattyfred]

Hi Jo,

Congrats on your pregnancy!

I had implants about 7 years ago as I had close to NIL breast tissue and the implant is under the muscle so no damage done and I have bf V fully bf till I introduced solids a bit after 5.5 months and she is 6 months old now...So good news for small boobied girls too lol.

[mysticaljo]

hey everyone.. thanks for all your help..
well i have news.. i started leaking from my left nipple.. YAY.. now all i need is the right to get going.. wooohooo
so it looks like all will be fine to BF..
i am very happy
jo

[HotI]

Great news!

[LaDolceVita]

Woohoo! That's great news! Another here with Implants - Mine are under the muscle also and I successfully breastfed with no issues! My boobs got ENORMOUS though and havn't gone back down even though I am no onger breastfeeding hahaha Good luck! xox

[mysticaljo]

wow alicia.. that is what i was worried about .. the size.. hahah
i have gone up a cup size and i was a D after implants. plus i will get bigger once the milk comes in.. lol
going to be huge.. think my partner will be happy