I am just wondering,
if you get your boobs done will you still be able to breast feed?
2007-09-17 21:20:25 · 4 answers · asked by angelinad1993 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It is likely, but depends on the kind of surgery. Incisions that were made transaxillary (armpit) or inframamary (breast crease) should not cause any trouble. The most popular method, periareolar, puts you at greater risk for problems.
If the nerves around the areola were not cut or damaged during surgery, you may be able to nurse fully or partially. Nerves are vital to breastfeeding since they trigger the brain to release prolactin and oxytocin, two hormones that affect milk production. Your chances of breastfeeding also improve if your milk duct system is intact.
No evidence supports that silicone from silicone implants leak into breast milk. Silicone is very similar to a substance used to treat a baby's stomach gas.
You will not know the full extent of nerve damage, if any, until you try to nurse. If you were thinking of having a BA, but want to nurse, postponing surgery is recommended. Wait until after you have given birth and breastfed your last child. Another alternative would be to feed your baby formula. The final decision is up to you.
2007-09-17 23:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by BAnne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This depends more on the type of incision used than on the surgery itself..
With breast enlargement, there are four basic inscision types.
The periareolar incision is the most likely to cause difficulties with subsequent breastfeeding, as with this typre the entire nipple is cut away from the surrounding tissue and then re- positioned.
The inframammary crease incision, (beneath the breast)although not so popular anymore, was at one time most widely used.
Newer methods include the umbilical incision (through the navel), and the transaxillary incision (through the underarm area). These methods are far less likely to cause nursing issues.
Best of luck!
2007-09-18 06:01:08 · answer #2 · answered by ami_707 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some can and some cannot.
Not sure if you are talking reduction or implants, but I know some who have had either one done and can still breastfeed. I also know some who cannot.
http://www.bfar.org
http://www.breasthealthonline.com
2007-09-18 08:45:36 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is yes. But every woman can experience difficulties breast feeding.
2007-09-18 04:30:13 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Sally Anne 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋