Posted on April 29, 2017
The purpose of this study is simple. If you have a breast augmentation surgery with implants, will you be able to breastfeed?
December 2016 study out Argentina in the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Journal, “Cohort Study to Assess the Impact of Breast Implants on Breastfeeding.” They looked at 3950 women, and matched 200 patients for demographics- 100 with implants, 100 without. Breastfeeding was then compared at 24 hours, 48 hours, and 30 days.
Results:
- More women without implants were breastfeeding at 30 days (nonsignificant) 99% vs 93%
- 93% of women with breast implants established breastfeeding
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