One of the biggest questions women who have had (or are considering getting) breast augmentation have is whether they will be able to breastfeed their child when the time comes.
The nearly unanimous answer is yes. Most women who have opted to have one of the many types of breast implants can still breastfeed their child if they wish, without any interruptions or health concerns to either them or their baby.
Here is why women with implants are still able to breastfeed their infants.

Uninterrupted Flow

When implants are inserted into the breasts, they aren’t placed to the front or centre of the breast; rather, implants are placed underneath the pectoral chest muscles, behind and away from the glands that produce breast milk. Generally, no incisions are made to the breast during implant insertion; rather, they are made below the breast or over by the armpits. This means that no ducts or nerves are severed during the procedure, and thus milk flow to the nipple is not changed.
Flow can be disrupted, however, in breast augmentations where the areola is requested to be reshaped to be more symmetrical. As incisions need to be made to the areola to reshape and replace it, nerves in the nipple may sever sensory nerves that help trigger milk production flow.
If the areola is left untouched during the procedure, loss of sensation is generally not reported after recovering from the breast augmentation.

Are Implants Safe for the Baby?

Some women have concerns about whether their implants will come with health concerns for their baby if they breastfeed with them.
At present, there is no reason to believe there are any risks associated with breastfeeding with implants.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are presently no recent reports or evidence that exists to suggest a breast implant cause side effects or health issues to their baby.
Another report issued by the American Academy of Paediatrics seconded this claim, stating there was insufficient evidence to believe there were risks linked between breastfeeding and implants.
Finally, The FDA has also stated that implants pose no increased risk of congenital disabilities to infants during pregnancy.
Of course, this does not mean getting and having implants themselves are without risks. Like any surgical procedure, there are associated risks that may occur, such as:
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Tips to Help Increase Milk Production

While it’s been reported that implants do not affect the flow or production of breast milk, there are ways you can help increase the levels of milk your body can produce to help nurture your child. These are a few tips:
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WRITTEN BY

Daria Brown