Yes, I know of and have also worked with mothers who have exclusively
breastfed after breast reduction surgery.   Treatment:  nothing extra
special - normal good breastfeeding management, and a close watch on baby's
growth.  One mother recently gave birth to a 26-weeker and provided *all*
the baby's requirements via pumping until baby eventually went to the breast
at about 5 months.  She did use domperidone and fenugreek at one stage.  Her
surgeon had told her she would not be able to breastfeed!

Jean Ridler  RM  RM  IBCLC
Cape Town,    South Africa
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> Has anyone worked with a breastfeeding woman who has had breast reduction
> surgery and successfully breastfed (no supplements)?  If so, please be
> specific about treatment. I realize it depends on type of surgery
performed,
> however, my partner and I who have been LC's for a combined total of 15
> years have yet to find a totally breastfed baby of a mom who has had
breast
> reduction, no matter what type of surgery.
>


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