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stillwoman

12/06/2022 at 3:43 PM

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I am a breast cancer survivor who has had mastectomy and breast reconstruction after that. This was 2 years ago. I have been blessed with a baby boy recently and I wanted to know if it would be safe to breastfeed to my child. The doctors say that it is ok as long as I am not on any medicines or still on chemo.I have heard about a supplemental nursing system for breast reconstruction mothers that can help with breast feeding. Anyone else like me who has been through this situation? I would prefer to breast feed but if not, are there other alternative solutions to give my child the right nutrients? I have been in touch with doctors but wanted some advice from mothers who have been through this situation, Thanks

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12/08/2022 at 11:39 PM

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Hi @stillwoman

I hope you are doing well. This is a very interesting topic! I'm not sure if many members on the site have been in a similar situation, but I will tag a few members to see if they can share with you some of their experiences, either personal or that of a friend.

Have you been in a similar situation or known someone who has breastfed after a mastectomy? How did it go? What was the experience like?

@sherianne69 @Klreplogle @SugarCub3 @Clopez @gg2222 @Lori09 @CCherich @Missyg @Justangiee15 @BimBim5 @Katie91821 @KyLakeGirl @lemonpye2011 @LuluLang @Grantie @Mama312 @Lill55 @skwiden @Lasocalblue @cshoffstall @tfriel @KHFAMDOC @ChristinaG @peanuzts @MaryP21 @clucas913

Ultimately, if you have been given the "okay" from your doctors and feel comfortable- that is the biggest question. But I can understand the need to know more and understand the situation a bit better by someone who has personally gone through the situation.

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Lizzi

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Breastfeeding with Breast Cancer https://www.carenity.us/forum/breast-cancer/living-with-breast-cancer/breastfeeding-with-breast-cancer-5053 2022-12-08 23:39:35

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07/08/2021 at 7:19 PM

@Courtney_J I am getting very nervous and scared because the surgery is July 13, 2021. My parents both died this year so I dont have them to talk to. My mom died on Feb 16, 2021 with a sickness she was suffering for 18 months so i was dealing with that for the last months and then my dad had a major stroke 3 weeks after my mom passed away and he could no longer go back to his assistance living so we had to find a nursing home. We found one he was only in there 3 weeks and then he passed away on May 6, 2021. Right after all that I was diagnosed with cancer so I have been on a train that is non-stop. I feel like I am so tried out and I dont have much energy left. My sisters are not helpful they keep telling me just pray. They both got to take 2 weeks vacation after my mom and dad passed away. I have not even had time to take a breather I am just on the train of bad luck. That is how I am feeling.

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