According to the Baby Center Medical Advisory Board, the chance of breastfeeding of a women who has breast implants depends on what kind of incision was done. The most popular incision is done around the areola, and according to experts women who have it can have more problems breastfeeding.
Experts say that moms with breast implants may be able to breastfeed if there was not damaged to the nerves around the areola. Nerves play an essential role in breastfeeding, because they send the brain the message of releasing two hormones (prolactin & oxytocin) that affect milk production. http://www.babycenter.com/search/showResultsForContent.htm?queryString=breastfeeding
While the milk is coming down, breast engorgement, pain, fever & chills may be more intense for women who have implants than for those don't, according to experts. However, experts still recommend for women with implants to breastfeed. The only way to know if they can do it is trying.
in addition, there is not evidence that silicone leaks into the breast milk. Furthermore, if it did it is not likely to harm babies. There is a substance similar to silicone and is used to treat babies' gas pain.
Experts recommend to moms who have implants and want to breastfeed to tell the pediatrician about the surgery. The doctor will watch the baby's weight and determine if a formula supplement is needed.
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