will a doctor perform surgery if a female is pregnant?

[natrelle]

I'm set up to have a breast reduction which i desperately need, but there might be small chance that i'm pregnant. im a married woman so if i get preggers so what. this is SMALL chance that i might be my period should arrive next monday i was just wondering because some things pose greater risk early in pregnancy.

[Patricia]

What do you mean by "set up"? Do you mean you've had the consultation and your surgery is already scheduled? If that is the case, then you can simply as the surgeon. If not, then you should really just wait until you are sure you are not pregnant.

If you are pregnant and you are allowed to have the surgery anyways, I wouldn't do it. Not until after you've had the baby. Simply because your breasts are going to change during the pregnancy, which would defeat the purpose of having the procedure done. Good luck!

[moms_body]

I think any surgery is not advisable for pregnant women. Not unless if it is really necessary. Pregnant women are not supposed to take any medicine except for vitamins.

[Jewel]

So did you ever get an answer to your question from the surgeon? How did everything go? Just curious since it's been a while since there was anything posted here.

[mollyL]

I would be surprised if any physician would do an elective operation on a pregnant woman, especially in the first trimester.

[Kitten]

You should really get tested first and then if you are, I wouldn't suggest getting the procedure done until after you give birth and recover.