Not necessarily true! I had a reduction surgery 5 years ago (2008), had a good amount taken out, ended up about half of the size I was.. still ended up at a D. I had my son early 2010 and he nursed successfully for over 2 years with no supplementation after the first few days (supplementing with a SNS).
I'm currently nursing my second son with no problems and no need for early supplementation. A reduction surgery is not automatically going to make it so you can not breastfeed. There are resources available for people who are looking to nurse after a reduction surgery also, so definitely contact a lactation consultant during late pregnancy and maintain that relationship with them if you're seriously wanting to breastfeed!
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Not necessarily true! I had a reduction surgery 5 years ago (2008), had a good amount taken out, ended up about half of the size I was.. still ended up at a D. I had my son early 2010 and he nursed successfully for over 2 years with no supplementation after the first few days (supplementing with a SNS).
I'm currently nursing my second son with no problems and no need for early supplementation. A reduction surgery is not automatically going to make it so you can not breastfeed. There are resources available for people who are looking to nurse after a reduction surgery also, so definitely contact a lactation consultant during late pregnancy and maintain that relationship with them if you're seriously wanting to breastfeed!
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