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I have noticed a change in the shape (not terrilbly egregious) of one of my augmented breasts, and I'm a little concerned about implant rupture. I intend to consult with my OB-GYN at our upcoming appointment, but I've been researching the safety of continuing to breastfeed my 4-month-old infant in the case that it actually has ruptured. I've seen that it's unlikely for the silicone to make its way into the milk in the first place, and I read an older post from Dr. Hale that suggests it's unlikely to be harmful even if a baby were to ingest it. Is that still believed to be true? I appreciate any information you can provide.
- The recommendations the InfantRisk Center provides are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. The ultimate decision to breastfeed while taking medications should be based on an informed decision including available data, discussions between a mother, her physician, and the infants' pediatrician. The decision to take medications during pregnancy should be based available data and a discussion between a mother and her OB/GYN. To ask a question, Create an Account or Login.