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"Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 20 Apr 1999 18:10:38 -0400
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The April issue of Mode magazine (a fashion magazine targeted to plus
size women) contains an article entitled "More or Less" by Karyn
Repinski about breast reduction.  Retaining the ability to breastfeed is
noted as an important consideration in decision making re: this
surgery.  But the author is a bit optimistic about the surgery's
ramifications on milk production ("Whether you'll be able to breast-feed
after surgery depends on the surgical technique. If the conventional
procedure is used, a woman who could have breast-fed before the surgery
should be able to nurse afterward.  In the event that the nipple and
areola are detached, a far less common scenario, the ducts that carry
milk will be severed.")
        While it's nice that breastfeeding was extensively discussed and
considered in this article, my experience as a LC has not been this
positive in women who have had reduction mammoplasties, even with the
pedicle technique.  If anyone else would like to share their
professional experience on this issue with the editors, the email
address is mailto:[log in to unmask] .
--
Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC  New York City  mailto:[log in to unmask]

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