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Beenzy · 07-19-2008, 09:35 PM

Hi! I have under the muscle saline breast implants. I'm trying to have a baby presently and also thinking of breast feeding. Can anyone give me any stories about this good or bad. Also, could using the pump pop my implants?

Kimberly · 07-20-2008, 12:09 AM

The only thing I can offer regarding breastfeeding came from my PS. He said that having a BA usually does not affect your ability to breastfeed or not. He said it tends to be that if you can't breastfeed after a BA, you wouldn't have been able to before either. I'm sure something COULD happen that affects your ability, but my PS says that's usually not the case. Did your PS mention anything about breastfeeding? I haven't had children, but for other reasons, I know it is unlikely that I will be able to breastfeed, and since he said it shouldn't change my ability to do so, I didn't ask my PS anymore questions about it. I don't think using a breast pump should be a problem with implants because they are supposed to be extremely durable. Hopefully others will be able to offer more personal experience.

Brittany1782 · 07-20-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Beenzy

Hi! I have under the muscle saline breast implants. I'm trying to have a baby presently and also thinking of breast feeding. Can anyone give me any stories about this good or bad. Also, could using the pump pop my implants?

hi there!
i have not gotten my BA yet.... BUT.. i did just stop breast feeding.. and my main source was pumping.. i will tell you that the pump has MAJOR suction... much more than the infant... when i would pump, i could feel my WHOLE boob contracting... you can even see it... so that could be a possibility that it could have an impact on your implants... but, because it is under the muscle, maybe it will be more 'protected'? good luck!

Thea · 07-20-2008, 04:21 PM

I don't have a BA but I did breastfed my boys. A major resource I used was La Leche League. You should look on their website http://www.llli.org/nb.html and see if it gives you any answers. Perhaps a LLL leader could personally answer your questions requarding BA and nursing. Also, I would ask your OBGYN his or her thoughts. GL

figur8 · 07-21-2008, 11:54 PM

I nursed for 5 years with implants and had no problems whatsoever.

My implants are ruptured but I think this has to do with their age (25 years) and brand (2nd generation Dow Corning) rather than nursing or pumping.

In fact, I believe that nursing is very beneficial for the breast with or without implants.

hth

nata25 · 07-22-2008, 10:36 AM

figur8:
Finally I see somebody who did have children after BA and even nursed! Sorry if I sound too excited...the thing is that I share Beenzy's concern...I was always curious to know if it is true what PS usually say about breastfeeding with implants....so from your experience it was perfectly fine, right? Did you experience any pain or change in the breast during and after the pregnancy? Did change in shape or size? Anything you can share will be greatly appreciated!! Thank you, girl!

Beenzy · 07-22-2008, 11:30 PM

Yes Figur8 if you could give us more info that would be great. Also, did you use a pump?

07-19-2008, 09:35 PM	#1
Beenzy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brooklyn, New York Sign: Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Breast implants and breast feeding Hi! I have under the muscle saline breast implants. I'm trying to have a baby presently and also thinking of breast feeding. Can anyone give me any stories about this good or bad. Also, could using the pump pop my implants?

07-20-2008, 12:09 AM	#2
Kimberly Patiently waiting to go bigger! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Sign: Posts: 167 My Mood: Thanks: 56 Thanked 70 Times in 65 Posts	The only thing I can offer regarding breastfeeding came from my PS. He said that having a BA usually does not affect your ability to breastfeed or not. He said it tends to be that if you can't breastfeed after a BA, you wouldn't have been able to before either. I'm sure something COULD happen that affects your ability, but my PS says that's usually not the case. Did your PS mention anything about breastfeeding? I haven't had children, but for other reasons, I know it is unlikely that I will be able to breastfeed, and since he said it shouldn't change my ability to do so, I didn't ask my PS anymore questions about it. I don't think using a breast pump should be a problem with implants because they are supposed to be extremely durable. Hopefully others will be able to offer more personal experience. __________________ BA Date: 6/30/08 350 (L) and 375cc (right) Pre-op: 36A? Post-op: 36C or 34D Smooth, Round, Silicone Unders, Areola Incision Tubular Breast Correction

07-20-2008, 04:21 PM	#4
Thea Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains, Colorado Sign: Posts: 65 My Mood: Thanks: 24 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	I don't have a BA but I did breastfed my boys. A major resource I used was La Leche League. You should look on their website http://www.llli.org/nb.html and see if it gives you any answers. Perhaps a LLL leader could personally answer your questions requarding BA and nursing. Also, I would ask your OBGYN his or her thoughts. GL __________________ 5'11 150lb Pre BA: 36AA 4 Fun Boys breastfed for 5 years

07-22-2008, 10:36 AM	#6
nata25 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Forest Hills New York Sign: Posts: 137 My Mood: Thanks: 88 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts	figur8: Finally I see somebody who did have children after BA and even nursed! Sorry if I sound too excited...the thing is that I share Beenzy's concern...I was always curious to know if it is true what PS usually say about breastfeeding with implants....so from your experience it was perfectly fine, right? Did you experience any pain or change in the breast during and after the pregnancy? Did change in shape or size? Anything you can share will be greatly appreciated!! Thank you, girl! __________________ 5'4''/99 weight Pre-BA: 32A Post-BA: ??? (hopefully full C) 25 years old

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07-21-2008, 11:54 PM	#5
figur8 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 126 Thanks: 80 Thanked 72 Times in 38 Posts	I nursed for 5 years with implants and had no problems whatsoever. My implants are ruptured but I think this has to do with their age (25 years) and brand (2nd generation Dow Corning) rather than nursing or pumping. In fact, I believe that nursing is very beneficial for the breast with or without implants. hth

07-22-2008, 11:30 PM	#7
Beenzy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brooklyn, New York Sign: Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes Figur8 if you could give us more info that would be great. Also, did you use a pump?

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