There are already so many other risk factors to consider when it comes to getting breast implants but what about impending motherhood? There are many myths about the concept of breastfeeding with breast implants. If you’ve yet to have children and have been considering getting implants, you may want to read on to find out what you should know beforehand.

The bond created between a mother and child during the breastfeeding stage is unlike any other. In addition to the intimate and maternal aspects of the process, many medical professionals encourage that new mothers choose breast milk over regular formula because of the health benefits. Breast milk gives babies the natural nutrition from the mother, which helps to improve their immune systems. Breastfeeding your baby can prevent the occurrence for respiratory ailments, allergies, ear infections, and gastrointestinal disease.

Now that it’s been established why breastfeeding is so important, let’s move on to the subject of breast implants. One major myth that has circulated for years has been the belief that women who get breast implants will not be able to breastfeed their babies. This isn’t entirely accurate. Women with implants can actually breastfeed but the presence of the implants can cause problems in the process. This is where it is important to weigh the pros and cons before going under the knife.

Medical studies show that women who get silicone or saline implants tend to have either more or less sensitivity in the nipple area. Because the nipples play a large part in breastfeeding, having any kind of sensitivity can make breastfeeding very uncomfortable. Having implants can also negatively affect the flow of milk your body is able to produce. Engorgement of the breasts can cause added intense pain, chills and even fever. Where the incisions are made for your breast implants can also play a factor in how you’ll be able to approach breastfeeding. Women hoping to breastfeed successfully after getting implants should opt for the incision made under the fold of the breast. This type of incision is shown to cause fewer problems. However, incisions made around the areola area - called a “smile” incision - tend to create the most risk.

Because implants can interfere with your natural flow of breast milk, you may need to add formula as an additional supplement. The use of a pump after each nursing session can also help to stimulate production of breast milk. Women who have had surgery done to correct underdeveloped breasts are the most common candidates to suffer from low breast milk production.

If nerve damage occurred during your surgery, that could also cause problems with nursing. The nerves within the breast, especially the nipple, are vital to proper breastfeeding because the nerves are responsible for triggering the brain to release the two hormones (oxytocin and prolactin) needed for adequate milk production.

Take all of these factors into consideration before getting surgery and if you do in fact decide to go through with getting implants, be sure you are ready to take on any difficulties that may occur.

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