https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 20:57:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-ladies-who-had-a-breast-reduction#post-2115816 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 09:43:28 +0000 Madison43 2115816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't end up breastfeeding for reasons not related to my reduction but I could have because everything ended up being in mostly working order! I was able to pump for a while and then transitioned to formula. Depending on when you had your surgery, even if things were relocated so to speak, the majority of the connections should still be there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-ladies-who-had-a-breast-reduction#post-2115749 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 09:16:43 +0000 Worrywart 2115749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sister had one and was not able to breastfeed. She tried for a couple weeks, mostly pumping and then threw in the towel. I know others who have had success though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/for-ladies-who-had-a-breast-reduction#post-2115700 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 08:46:16 +0000 alphagam84 2115700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you had a breast reduction were you able to breastfeed later? I had one and was told I may or may not be able to breastfeed later on, there was no way to know beforehand. I had the more major breast reduction where they re-size the areola and moved it and the nipple to a new location meaning they severed a lot of connections within the breast. Just curious if anyone was able to and how it went. I also wonder if one side could do it and the other couldn't? Really not worried either way as to be honest I'm not sure I really even would want to breastfeed. Just kind of curious what to expect if anyone has any experience. </p>