Don't Let Breast Implants Keep You From Breastfeeding

Neither saline nor silicone breast implants have been shown to interfere with breastfeeding.

2011-04-30

LOS ANGELES, CA, April 30, 2011 (Press-News.org) Neither saline nor silicone breast implants have been shown to interfere with breastfeeding, although concern over the possibility of silicone seeping into breast milk has caused some women with silicone breast implants to avoid nursing.

The FDA has found no link between silicone breast implants and a risk for nursing infants, and women with breast implants are encouraged to follow the guidelines by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) that women who are able to breastfeed do so for at least the first six months of a baby's life.

In fact, the AAP issued a statement in 2001 regarding the safety of breastfeeding and silicone breast implants that pointed out cow milk and most infant formula contain higher levels of silicone than breast milk from mothers with silicone breast implants.

It's important to remember that not all women are able to breastfeed, regardless of the presence of breast implants. If you have breast implants and are concerned about your ability to breastfeed as well any side effects associated with breastfeeding and breast implants, you may want to schedule an appointment with a lactation consultant.

Many lactation consultants have experience working with women who have breast implants and can offer advice on stimulating and maintaining milk supply, as well as how to best position your infant while nursing.

If you're considering both breast augmentation surgery and motherhood, inform your doctor of your goals both cosmetically and in regards to nursing. Breast augmentation incisions can be made in a way that minimizes any potential impact to the mammary glands and milk ducts.

If you live in the Beverly Hills, Los Angeles or Newport Beach, California, areas and would like more information about breastfeeding after breast augmentation surgery, please visit the website of E. Kim Plastic Surgery.

Website: http://www.ekimplasticsurgery.com

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