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I am currently breastfeeding my baby. in plan on having a hysterectomy soon. will i still be able to breastfeed?

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Dr. Carlos Satulovsky answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes if you still can: Hysterectomy by itself does not preclude you from breastfeeding; which is very important and recommended if possible. Best wishes.

Answered 9/20/2013

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Yes: Removal of your uterus will not affect your ability to breastfeed. However, you may not feel comfortable doing so post-operatively. So discuss timing & necessity w/your surgeon. Perhaps you can postpone an elective operation until you've weaned your baby.

Answered 9/16/2013

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Yes: Just check with your anesthesiologist to see how long you should "pump and dump" breast milk for. Depending on what anesthesia he uses, times vary. Usually a few hours up to a day. Good luck.

Answered 8/5/2015

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Yes you can.: You might want to pump & freeze now so post-op. Few days( you might not feel like/pain medicine side effects etc.) you can use it.

Answered 9/16/2013

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Breast feeding: Hysterectomy if only removing uterus does not affect breast feeding if ovaries left behind.

Answered 9/16/2013

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