Breastfeeding And Breast Implants WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: You may
be able to breastfeed with breast implants. It depends on the
type of implants, the placement of the implants, and the way the
surgery was done. You may worry that chemicals in your breast
implants will mix with breast milk. Some breast implants are
filled with saline water. Caregivers see no harmful effect if
saline water mixes with breast milk. Some breast implants
contain a chemical called silicone. Some caregivers say it is
okay to breastfeed if you have silicone implants. Tell your
primary healthcare provider if you have silicone implants and
ask him if you should breastfeed. Breastfeeding problems after
breast implant surgery: Nerves, milk ducts, and milk glands can
be damaged during implant surgery. Injured nerves can decrease
the feeling in your nipple area. This may reduce your let-down
response. This is when milk is released from the glands to the
milk ducts so that it is available to your baby. Damaged milk
ducts can decrease the amoun