Breastfeeding after a breast reduction?

Has anyone here been able to breastfeed after a breast reduction? Partially, or exclusively? I've actually had 2 breast reductons, so I am wondering if anyone here has a story to share. I would like to breastfeed for a few months. My daughter 12 years ago was bottle fed so I would like to try it. Thanks for any help!

My sister-in-law actually had a reduction, and then 20 years later had a baby.  She was able to breast feed, but she did end up having to supplement.  Her daughter wasn't gaining as the dr. wanted her to.  She would nurse first, and then bottle feed. 

Debbie

I had a breast reduction in 2001 (I think) and had my son in 2005.
I was unable to breastfeed...I pretty much didn't produce enough milk for him. When pumping I barely got 1 ounce (total) from 3-4 pumpings.

I spoke to a lot of people, specialists, naturalists, etc.
It was pretty much agreed that the first time after a reduction, the chances are slim. But they did say I will have a much better chance of it the 2nd time round because the body has had a chance to try and remake those connections that were not there the first time. So I am hopeful that this baby will be able to breastfeed  :-)

I believe it also depends on how they did your reduction....where they cut, what they cut, etc. It's a 50/50 chance, but I totally recommend trying just so that you can say you tried.

Good luck!!!  If you have any questions please feel free to ask  :-)

Thanks,
Jessica

I had a breast reduction in 2000 and had my son in 2006. I produced enough milk to breast feed but my nippes are funny shaped and small so he had a hard time latching on and I bottle fed him. I am sure that if I had persisted I could have but my husband was on deployment, I had not only the baby at home but a 7 year old and honestly it was just too stressful and that alone can make breastfeeding difficult even in the best of cir****tances. I reccomend getting in touch with a lactation consultant now while your pregnant and there may even be things that you can do while you are pregnant to increase your success. Good Luck to you :)

Did I mention that I was also recovering from a c-section and living in a 3rd floor apartment with NO elevator.

I had a reduction in 2001 and think about the impact on future breast feeding often.... I hope I can when the time comes!