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Can I keep Breastfeeding After Tummy Tuck Surgery?
im having a baby boy soon im 35 weeks pregnant. im thinking of having a tummy tuck procedure or any other surgery done to get rid of the stretch marks will this affect or stop me from breastfeeding my baby after the surgery?
Timing of tummy tuck after pregnancy.
Thanks for the great question - In our San Francisco area practice we always advise our patients that it is usually best to wait some time after pregnancy before seeking body contouring (tummy tuck) type operations. Here's why: 1. It can be difficult to take care of a new born while you're recovering. 2. Narcotic pain medications that may be required to keep you comfortable in the first week post-op can be passed in breast milk meaning that you can't breast feed. 3. Body contouring procedures generate the best results when you're closest to your ideal body weight. This means that baby weight can actually make your post-op result inferior to a result you would get if you lost some of that weight. I hope this helps!
