https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:40:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-reduction-and-breast-feeding#post-501111 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:10:16 +0000 Kemma 501111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not sure whether or not a reduction would hinder bf'ing but you could always touch base with a Lactation Consultant before delivering so you can have some strategies in place if you need them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-reduction-and-breast-feeding#post-501105 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:08:51 +0000 baby98765 501105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the surgery and was not able to breastfeed. I also had a c section, pretty bad postpartum depression, and a baby that was a bad eater which I'm sure contributed to not being able to as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-reduction-and-breast-feeding#post-501059 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:44:08 +0000 prettylizy 501059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just popped over to kellymom and they linked <a href="http://www.bfar.org/index.shtml" rel="nofollow">http://www.bfar.org/index.shtml</a> which is a website specifically geared towards breast feeding after reductions. I bet they will have great info for you </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-reduction-and-breast-feeding#post-501050 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:39:26 +0000 littlek 501050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't have breast reduction but breast implants and I had no issue breastfeeding. Not exactly the same but wanted to let you know my experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-reduction-and-breast-feeding#post-501039 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:36:39 +0000 blackbird 501039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just met with a doula last night and she said that her only two clients who had trouble breastfeeding were ones that had surgery. Non personal experience but good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-reduction-and-breast-feeding#post-501029 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:32:18 +0000 Charm54 501029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a breast reduction in my early 20's and I'm wondering how it might affect breast feeding. I vaguely remember my plastic surgeon telling me that it shouldn't disrupt it but that I obviously wouldn't know for sure until I tried. Now that I'm pregnant 5 years later, I'm wondering if I remembered that right.</p> <p>Has anyone here had a breast reduction and tried breast feeding? How did it go? I want to have somewhat realistic expectations as to what my body will be able to do. </p>