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Breastfeeding and breast surgery - cut and dried?

Abstract:

Women may have breast surgery for various reasons. The primary consideration when making the decision to have surgery may be the desire for breast augmentation or reduction. The implications of such surgery for future breastfeeding may become apparent for women and their midwives at a later date. This article discusses the implications of breast augmentation and reduction for midwifery practice.

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breast surgery, social context of breastfeeding