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Breastfeeding and implants.

dmb12dmb12 member
in May 2011 Moms

Anyone have any experience with this? I am 28, and had my surgery quite a few years ago. My husband and I are expecting our first child in May 2012. Ever since the procedure I have not been able to feel my left nipple (a semi common side effect of breast aug surgery).

Are there any type of tests or screenings that can be done to determine if I will produce milk okay?

 

Thanks ladies :)

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Re: Breastfeeding and implants.

  • dmb12dmb12 member
    Oops, posted in the 2011 forum, feel free to respond but I'll repost in the 2012 one!
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  • 588loves551588loves551
    No problem. I got implants in 2004 and am 4months PP. I was able to nurse as well as build a stash with no issues. It just depends on their placement, Your surgeon's skill and a good LC. I was mentally prepared for it to either way (not expecting to fail, but understood if it didnt work. Good luck!
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  • Angel0423Angel0423

    i don't have implants.

     

    but i think it would depend on how many milk ducts were disrupted by the placement of the implant, if your body produced any scar tissue, if nerves were damaged, etc.  also the type of procedure, i know with some they remove and replace the nipple to place the implant for a less noticeable scar, if it's under or over the muscle tissue, etc.  i think you just have to wait and see unfortunately.  i'd think if you are able to express colostrum late in pregnancy that would be a good sign, but not everyone can do that anyhow.

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  • tokenhosertokenhoser member

    The current issue of "New Beginnings" has an article on bf-ing after implants and reductions. The real answer is you won't know until you try, but there is no reason not to try.

    https://viewer.zmags.com/publication/946b8eeb#/946b8eeb/1

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  • aboleary34aboleary34 member
    I would have to say TRY TRY TRY if its something that is important to you.  I always wanted to and went to classes before delivery etc.  I had a reduction 2 years ago and wasnt sure it would work.  The LCs and nurses were pretty negative about the surgery in the hospital and therefore introduced formula right from the start.  I at that time was overwhelmed and just wanted to be sure my baby was eating.  I continued to pump and they did produce but I was never able to get my supply up enough and then had latching issues but I believe it would have worked if I hadnt introduced the bottle and formula so early.
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  • saramae87saramae87
    I have implants. Got them in 2009. When I had my little girl, I breast fed for about 3 weeks until we realized that some of my ducts had been severed when they made the incision (under my breast). So while my milk came in fine, it wasn't completely making it's way to my nipple. So we ended up formula feeding. The only advice I can give is to TRY and remain optimistic. You may not end up with the same issue. My girlfriend just had her little girl and she has implants as well but has NO problems with breast feeding whatsoever. Good luck! 
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