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BF after reduction?

gamergirl522gamergirl522
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I had a reduction about 4 years ago.  It wasn't as invasive as some.  They didn't fully remove the nipple or anything like that.

I was wondering, has anyone undergone a reduction and been able to BF afterwards? 

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Re: BF after reduction?

  • emtjen79emtjen79
    I don't have personal experience but I work for a plastic surgeon and plenty of our patients have been able to breast feed after reductions!
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  • JaimeG183JaimeG183

    I had a reduction 10 years ago. My LO is 7 months and exclusively had BM until he started solids. I was worried about my supply and it was fine. However, he was a lazy nurser so I EP for him.

    BFAR.org is a good resource and they also have a book. But basically you never know until your baby is born and nursing how it will go. Plan to have frequent weight checks, including weighed feeds to make sure you have enough supply to nourish your baby. Many have to supplement but that's ok. Once you have a reduction, you must accept that- any amount of BM your baby gets is beneficial.

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