This blog was updated on 30/08/2023
Having any type of surgery can be daunting enough, but if you’ve recently gone through (or are about to go through) a procedure such as a mastectomy, you’re bound to have countless questions and concerns: How will I feel afterwards? Will it affect my confidence? Will I be able to breastfeed?
If you’re wondering about the latter, you’ve come to the right place.
So, can you start breastfeeding after breast augmentation or other similar surgeries? From implants to reductions and from mastectomies to top surgery, these procedures affect everyone differently, so let’s talk about how breast surgery can affect moms when they’re breastfeeding.
How to start breastfeeding after breast or chest surgery
If you’re planning on getting pregnant, or maybe already are (congrats!), then it’s likely you’ve already started thinking about breastfeeding. And if you’ve undergone any type of breast surgery, you might be wondering, will I even be able to do it?
Instead of consulting Doctor Google, we recommend contacting a breastfeeding counselor or lactation consultant. They’ll have probably seen cases like yours before and will be able to provide you with clear, practical advice. It’s even worth booking an appointment before you’re pregnant. That way, you’ll know either way and can start planning accordingly.