Your pregnancy journey is an incredibly exciting time. But it does bring mental and physical transformations, including the size and shape of your breasts. 

If you’ve already had breast augmentation surgery, you may be wondering what happens to implants during pregnancy and how they’ll look once you start breastfeeding.

It’s important to remember that breast implants won’t affect your ability to become a mum or feed your baby. 

So, what can you expect from pregnancy when you have breast implants? Let’s get into it.

Does pregnancy affect breast implants?

The good news is that your implants are unaffected by changing hormone levels. Even as your breasts grow during pregnancy, the extra pressure won’t damage your implants or change their shape. However, there is a chance that they’ll become displaced as your body changes.

It’s true that natural weight gain and breast tissue changes can cause your boobs to sag, but these changes can occur whether or not you have implants 

If you’re dissatisfied with your implants post-pregnancy and childbirth, you might want to consider a breast lift or augmentation to restore the look you prefer.

Can you get breast implants while you’re pregnant?

It’s generally best to schedule your breast implants before or after pregnancy. Elective surgeries are not recommended during pregnancy because of the risk general anaesthesia poses for your baby.

Do I need breast implants removed before pregnancy?

It’s not essential to have breast implant removal before pregnancy, as they won’t affect your unborn child. 

On the other hand, if you’ve had breast implants before trying for a baby, you should ideally wait 3-6 months after surgery. Why? Because it gives your breasts time to heal and get ready for the changes they undergo during pregnancy.

If you’ve had breast implants just before pregnancy, let your midwife know so they can monitor you throughout your recovery.

What happens to breast implants during and after pregnancy?

Understandably, you’ll want to know how pregnancy and childbirth can affect your breast implants. 

Despite your body going through multiple changes, your implants remain the same. However, you may notice some pregnancy-related changes to your breasts:

• Stretch marks: Rapid breast growth can cause stretch marks to develop, which can affect their appearance.
• Loose skin: Once your boobs return to normal after pregnancy and breastfeeding, you may notice some excess skin.
• Ptosis: A loss of skin elasticity can cause breast sagging.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding excess weight gain is a great way to manage breast changes during pregnancy.

Breast implants and pregnancy: Can I breastfeed?

If you’re wondering whether you can breastfeed with implants, the answer is yes — depending on your surgery.

Breast implants are placed behind your breast so that they don’t interfere with your milk ducts. You’ll be able to produce milk and feed your baby naturally. 

However, if your breast surgery involved a nipple incision, you may have some difficulty due to the possibility of damage to the milk ducts.

If you are finding breastfeeding difficult, it’s important to remember that the cause is likely nothing to do with your implants. Make sure to discuss any issues or concerns with your midwife. 

Read more about breastfeeding after enlargement surgery.

What will my breast implants look like after pregnancy?

One question we’re often asked is: How do breast implants look after pregnancy? 

For most women, their boob job is unaffected by pregnancy and childbirth. How your implants look after your baby arrives largely depends on how quickly your breasts return to normal.

The likelihood is that you’ll experience some sagging, but it won’t be as a result of having implants. In fact, you may experience less breast deflation than other mums. Some people even notice that pregnancy makes their implants look more natural.

If you do experience breast sagging, it’s most likely caused by excess weight gain and breastfeeding. You may wish to consider procedures such as lifts and augmentation if you’re keen to return to your pre-pregnancy look.

Every woman’s body reacts differently, so keep an eye on your bodily changes before you start planning your post-pregnancy aesthetics.

How long should I wait after giving birth to have breast implants?

Anxious to get back to the way you looked pre-pregnancy? We recommend that new parents wait at least 3-6 months before getting implants.

It’s best to wait until your breasts have settled into their final shape. If you’re breastfeeding, you should wait at least 6 months or until you’ve finished producing milk and colostrum.

It can take your body up to a year to recover emotionally and physically after pregnancy, so try not to rush things.

Will I need a revision on my breast implants after pregnancy?

After pregnancy and breastfeeding, booking in for breast surgery can help address any issues with breast size and position. All our procedures include enhanced recovery for exceptional results.

Read our five-star reviews to find out more about our procedures and aftercare. You can also find the answers to many common queries on our FAQs page.

Start your breast implant journey with Adam Critchley

Headed by experienced breast surgeon Mr Adam Critchley and his team, our Newcastle breast surgery clinic offers breast lifts and augmentations to help you regain your pre-baby body.  

Please contact us today, and we’ll be happy to discuss breast implant cost and your aesthetic goals as you start life with your new family addition.