On numerous occasions, we have talked about the great advantages of Breastfeeding for babies. But, despite this, many future mothers still have doubts about it. In many cases due to the fear of not producing the necessary milk or that it is not very nutritious. And in other cases, due to the many doubts that arise in this regard as a result of misinformation.
At first, all women have the ability to breastfeed their babies. This is a natural process, part of motherhood itself. However, there are different causes that can cause the Breastfeeding not an option, medical causes especially. There are also many legends and myths surrounding breastfeeding, and especially when the mother has undergone breast augmentation surgery.
Frequent doubts
Women who have undergone breast augmentation tend to have many doubts about the possibility of breastfeeding your future babies. If you are going to have surgery before becoming a mother, it would be highly recommended that you speak in depth with your surgeon. No one better than your specialist will be able to solve this and all the doubts you may have.
However, many women have breast surgery long before they even think about becoming a mother. So it is at the time of pregnancy, when doubts about the ability to breastfeed your children. These are some of the most frequent doubts in these cases:
- Are breast implants affect production milk?
- Could change composition and therefore the quality of the milk?
- Can my baby suck correctly?
The answer of the specialists in this case is always the same, this surgery does not influence in any way in the process of lactation. Therefore, as long as there are no other medical causes, all women have the possibility of breastfeeding their babies.
Breast size does not affect breastfeeding
It is important to clarify one of the many doubts that revolve around this topic, neither the shape nor the size of the breast are determining factors to achieve successful breastfeeding. This process is much more natural and complex, which fundamentally depends on a good technique. The baby himself is the one that favors the production of milk through constant sucking.
In addition, the composition of breast milk and the amount of it, varies depending on the needs of the baby. For this reason it is so important that breastfeeding is on demand, in this way, the baby will be able to properly stimulate milk production.
False myths about breast implants and breastfeeding
- If the prosthesis breaks, the contents can get into the milk. Currently, the prostheses used are of high quality, resistant and very safe. However, even if the prosthesis breaks, they are protected by a fibrous layer that the body itself generates. So that, the material would never reach the mammary glands.
- Prostheses increase the likelihood of mastitis. Mastitis occurs as a consequence of blockage of the breast ducts, which on the grounds of this become inflamed producing mastitis. But this can happen in any case, regardless of whether the mother has implants or not.
Despite all this, the way the surgery is performed may affect in some way the production or the ability to breastfeed your baby. For this reason, it is essential that any surgery is done with specialists and professionals qualified
If you are thinking of undergoing breast surgery, it is important in addition to the rest of the issues, you value motherhood. Recovery time is usually around two months, but it is possible that breastfeeding affects the bottom line. Therefore, if you plan to become a mother in a short period of time, it would be advisable to wait until you completely finish breastfeeding.