The surgical reduction of a woman's breast size may cause permanent damage to the nerves and to the milk-producing glands and ducts that are needed to successfully breastfeed your baby. But, don't get discouraged. There is a good chance that you can breastfeed after having a breast reduction.
If the nipple and the areola remain attached to the breast's tissue, it is quite possible that you will successfully produce enough milk to nurse your baby. If the nipple was surgically removed and then repositioned on a reconstructed breast, damage to the milk ducts, the nerves and to the breast tissue may have occurred. This damage could result in a hindered flow of breastmilk and cause diminished feeling and sensation in the nipples.
Nerves are important when breastfeeding because they trigger the release of two hormones, prolactin and oxytocin. These two …show more content…
The baby's weight must be closely monitored to ensure that she is getting enough milk and nutrients to grow and develop. A breastfeeding expert can be requested in most hospitals that can help you to recognize when you are producing enough milk and if the baby is latching on properly to the nipple.
Three days after the birth of the baby, you can begin to use a manual, electric breast pump or a dual electric breast pump for five extra minutes following each nursing session with your baby. This will increase the amount of milk that your body produces, and it will stimulate the letdown process.
Supplementation with formula or banked, natural breastmilk may be used if you are not producing enough milk. A supplemental nursing system may also be used to feed the baby and to stimulate additional milk production. Stay positive and be patient. Ask for the help of a breastfeeding expert and get the support of other
If the nipple and the areola remain attached to the breast's tissue, it is quite possible that you will successfully produce enough milk to nurse your baby. If the nipple was surgically removed and then repositioned on a reconstructed breast, damage to the milk ducts, the nerves and to the breast tissue may have occurred. This damage could result in a hindered flow of breastmilk and cause diminished feeling and sensation in the nipples.
Nerves are important when breastfeeding because they trigger the release of two hormones, prolactin and oxytocin. These two …show more content…
The baby's weight must be closely monitored to ensure that she is getting enough milk and nutrients to grow and develop. A breastfeeding expert can be requested in most hospitals that can help you to recognize when you are producing enough milk and if the baby is latching on properly to the nipple.
Three days after the birth of the baby, you can begin to use a manual, electric breast pump or a dual electric breast pump for five extra minutes following each nursing session with your baby. This will increase the amount of milk that your body produces, and it will stimulate the letdown process.
Supplementation with formula or banked, natural breastmilk may be used if you are not producing enough milk. A supplemental nursing system may also be used to feed the baby and to stimulate additional milk production. Stay positive and be patient. Ask for the help of a breastfeeding expert and get the support of other