unusual question about breastfeeding with implants
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
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!
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
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?
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.
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
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
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
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but there is still a chance..
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