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[Breastfeeding nursing after breast surgery].

A Zimpelmann1, M Kaufmann

  • 1Klinikum der Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main, Zentrum der Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe. Annette.Zimpelmann@kgu.de

Zentralblatt Fur Gynakologie
|June 11, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Breastfeeding after breast surgery is possible, with an average of 31% of women nursing post-reduction mammaplasty. Healthcare provider encouragement is crucial for women, especially those treated for breast cancer, to support breastfeeding.

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Area of Science:

  • Breast Surgery
  • Lactation
  • Oncology

Context:

  • Most breast surgeries occur in women of reproductive age.
  • Breastfeeding is a significant concern following these procedures.
  • Existing literature on breastfeeding post-surgery is limited.

Purpose:

  • To review current literature on breastfeeding after breast surgery.
  • To address the implications of breast cancer treatment and benign tumor surgery on lactation.
  • To highlight the importance of encouraging breastfeeding in affected women.

Summary:

  • Breastfeeding is theoretically possible after reduction mammaplasty and augmentation, barring specific surgical techniques.
  • Studies show an average nursing frequency of 31% after reduction mammaplasty.
  • Discouragement by healthcare providers is a common barrier to breastfeeding post-surgery.

Impact:

  • Informs healthcare providers about the feasibility of breastfeeding after various breast surgeries.
  • Emphasizes the need for better patient counseling and support for breastfeeding women.
  • Contributes to a better understanding of lactation outcomes in women undergoing breast surgery, including for cancer treatment.

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