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A member asked:
Is polymastia hereditary? i had it though had the nipples removed at a young age. but will my baby likely have it?
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Depends: The presence of supernumerary nipples likely has a genetic component for some and arise spontaneously in others. After your child is born an exam can be done to determine if the issue is present or not.
Answered 6/14/2016
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