BFAR...Breastfeeding after Reduction

jquellin

I was told by a group member to direct this question to you....

I was just wondering if there are any ladies out there who have had a breast reduction and intend to breast feed. I have done research on the matter but what I have read it can go either way on the success scale. I want to breastfeed my child but I am worried that I will not be able to because I have yet to have any "leakage" I know some women do not get their milk in until right before or after the birth ( I am hoping this is my case), I still have nipple sensation which is a good sign.

Flamingemu

There is a breastfeeding board that you may get more answers from - https://forums.thebump.com/categories/breastfeeding

I did not have a reduction, but had zero leakage until after the baby was born. My milk didn't come in until the 4th full day. Unfortunately, I think the answer to your question is you won't know until your child is born.

danabsd

Flamingemu said:

There is a breastfeeding board that you may get more answers from - https://forums.thebump.com/categories/breastfeeding

I did not have a reduction, but had zero leakage until after the baby was born. My milk didn't come in until the 4th full day. Unfortunately, I think the answer to your question is you won't know until your child is born.

This exactly.

jquellin

Thank you ladies I appreciate it and will ask on the bf board. Have a great day!

linzeek44

I didn't have a reduction, but my BFing group was talking about this. There is a book about it that my LC recommends- I can look for the title if you want it.

Leakage has nothing to do with milk supply so I wouldn't worry about that! I had no leakage before baby, and while my milk took 6 days to come in, the colostrum was enough for him in the meanwhile. Colostrum is really thick and harder to leak anyway.