Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia can affect a woman’s breast development. This, too, can impact her ability to breastfeed her child. Download our new resources to share with your doctor, nurses and lactation specialist and educate them. This will help your team prepare for how to help you!
Breastfeeding Complications in Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia
Many mothers desire to breastfeed their baby. But, for women affected by hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasias, they may not be successful. Findings from a research study explain why the condition can impact your ability to breastfeed. Several women share their own personal experiences.
Breast Implants
Editor’s note: Lack of breast development is common in certain syndromes of ectodermal dysplasia. We wanted to share a few stories of affected women who experienced lack of breast growth either in one or both breasts. Two of the women interviewed chose to get breast implants, while the other did not. Names and identifying details have…