Mother's Milk - All About Breast Feeding With Implants

The good news about breast feeding with breast implants is that it's perfectly safe

. Having breast implants makes no difference at all about your breast milk or the safety of your child. You can continue to breastfeed just as you would without them. Getting work done won't keep you from breastfeeding, but there are some potential problems that could occur, and you should be aware of them.

The Smile Incision

It depends on where the incision was made. When incisions are made through the armpit or under the breast, there is no risk. But, if your doctor did the "smile" incision and made the cut around the nipples, there is a slight risk.

If the cut hasn't healed completely, there could be problems. To do this type of incision, the doctor has to sever and reconnect the nerves leading to the nipples. These nerves are important because they tell your brain to release the breastmilk. If they are not healed yet, this may cause a problem with breastfeeding. The solution is to get your breast implants well in advance of any potential breastfeeding.

Ouch - That Hurts!!

No, your baby isn't biting you - your nipples have just become more sensitive. Any kind of enlargement causes the areolas around the nipple to stretch, and this makes them more sensitive. Sensations can range from tickling to outright pain when your baby drinks.

In some rare cases, the opposite happens - the nipples become less sensitive because of the enlargement. But, it's much more common for them to become more so. Over time, this increased sensitivity will return to normal, but by then your baby may not be drinking your milk anymore!

No Leaks

In the past, there was some concern about the safety of silicone and saline. People were worried that they may leak into the milk, and cause potential health problems for the baby.

There have been no reported cases of breast implants leaking into breastmilk at all, not even one case in the history of implants. Actually, doctors have said that if silicone or saline were to leak into the milk supply, they would provide beneficial nutrients to your baby! They both contain minerals that your child needs.

Breast implants are perfectly safe for breastfeeding. As a precaution, get your work done well in advance of your pregnancy. This will ensure that you don't have any sensitivity or nerve connection issues to deal with.

by: Abigail Aaronson

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