Is there a danger in babies breastfeeding from a woman with implants?

It might sound silly-i dont know. The thought just hit me. I mean it just seems like there could be a danger with a baby feeding off of something that is so close to silicon or whatever it is they make those of.

Is there a danger in babies breastfeeding from a woman with implants?
http://www.breastfeeding.org/newsletter/...


The type of silicone polymer used in implants has extremely large molecules, which would be highly unlikely to pass into mother's milk or be absorbed in an infant's gastrointestinal tract. Analyses of breastmilk samples from mothers whose implants have ruptured have found no silicone in the milk. We ingest silicone compounds through cosmetics such as lipstick, over the counter drugs such as antacids, and the coating of fresh fruits and vegetables. Silicone is also used to lubricate syringes and to make silicone nipples for baby bottles and pacifiers. Mylicon drops, which contain the same polymer as silicone breast implants, are given to colicky babies as a gas reducer and work by coating the digestive system. In short, breastfeeding with silicone implants should be encouraged.





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Silicone is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It is quite doubtful that nursing with silicone breast implants would be harmful to your baby. Even if silicone did leak from your implants (and the chance of this is only about 1.5 percent), it is highly unlikely that it would be able to leak through the pores in your alveoli (milk-producing cells) and into your milk, due to it's high molecular weight. Also, it's inability to dissolve in water makes it unlikely to enter your milk supply. If it did somehow find its way into your milk, would it be dangerous to your baby? Actually, the silicone used in implants is the same form as in Mylicon drops that have been used for many years to treat gassiness and colic in babies. Silicone is also used in the manufacturing of pacifiers and bottle nipples, in over-the-counter medications, such as antacids, and to coat fruits and vegetables
Reply:If you have implants they usually put them under the muscle in the breast so it shouldnt affect the breast feeding at all. I also think that if they were leaking you notice due to the size shape and you wouls get sick from the silicon. Most use gel or saline now anyway.
Reply:Frankly I wouldn't want to take ANY chance at harming my child. I suggest you speak with a doctor...they know more than what can be found on websites. Just because it's on a website doesn't make it true, you know.
Reply:They're not made of silicone anymore. (most anyway)





Mine has saline in it. And it's completely safe to nurse. I nursed just fine with implants. One was even LEAKING!!
Reply:Hahaha that is possibly one of the best thoughts/random questions I have ever heard. I just had to give you credit for that.
Reply:No, the milk doesn't touch the silicone.
Reply:To be sure, a doctor.