During the same visit, she also expressed her concerns about breast-feeding the baby. She is concerned that some of the silicone will be admixed with the breast milk and cause adverse effects. She asks you if she should avoid breast-feeding the baby. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

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During the same visit, she also expressed her concerns about breast-feeding the baby.  She is concerned that some of the silicone will be admixed with the breast milk and cause adverse effects.  She asks you if she should avoid breast-feeding the baby. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

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Explanation: Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for the babies. All women, even those with breast implants, should be encouraged to breast feed their babies. There is no risk in breast-feeding with a silicone breast implant. (Choice C) There is no need to check silicone levels in the breast milk. There is actually no difference in the silicon content of breast milk in women with silicone implants from those without implants. Futhermore, there is no evidence that the presence of silicone in the milk is harmful to infants. (Choice D) Silicon content is actually lower in breast milk than the levels found in cow's milk or infant's formula. (Choice A) There is no association between the presence of silicone in breast milk and diarrhea. Educational Objective: Breast milk is safe and the best source of nutrition for infants. There is no evidence of any harmful effects in babies who are breastfed by mothers with silicone breast implants.

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