Can women with breast implants breastfeed successfully?

This article looks at whether breast implants can affect milk supply and whether breastfeeding with implants is safe for the breastfed baby. ... used—while breastfeeding authors Wambach and Riordan refer to several studies that found only a third of mothers with implants were successful with breastfeeding. read more

The vast majority of women who get breast implants before getting pregnant are able to nurse successfully after the baby is born. However, like any surgery, there’s always a risk that there could be unforeseen complications. For some women, breastfeeding may not be possible with or without implants. read more

More than 300,000 women get breast implants each year, helping them to feel more confident and beautiful. If you've had breast augmentation surgery and are expecting, you have probably wondered whether or not you will be able to successfully breastfeed your new baby. read more

The main differences between breast augmentation surgery techniques include: Where the implant is placed. The implant is either placed above the pectoral muscle or below it. read more