Has anyone every breastfeed after a breast reduction??

Question

With my first baby I didnt expect to breastfeed and then to the suprise of Me and even the lactation consultant I began to produce milk 7 days later. By then my son would only feed from a bottle so I pumped for about 3 weeks until I got discouraged and gave up. At the time I was only producing 1 oz total each pumping but I only pumped 3-4 times a day not enough. This time I want to do it right and be prepared. Any suggestions on increasing milk by birth time and after. Any one have same experiances?

Answer 1

There is nothing you can do to up your milk supply before the baby arrives. BF is supply and demand. The only thing you should do now is to spend some time educating yourself on BF, it's amazing benefits, and finding a support group (like La Leche League).

The first 3 weeks can be challenging as you are getting used to BF, and your baby is learning how to suckle properly. It is so rewarding, though, and the benefits over formula are too many to list here.

I recommend visiting La Leche League's site for lots of expert answers:

http://www.lalecheleague.org/nb.html?m=0,0,0

Answer 2

Yes people have breastfed after a reduction.

http://www.bfar.org
http://www.breasthealthonline.com