Breast implant surgery may interfere with the ability to successfully breastfeed, either by reducing or eliminating milk production. Although most women with breast implants who attempt nursing have successfully breastfed their babies, it is not known if there are increased risks for a woman with breast implants or if the children of women with breast implants are more likely to have health problems. At this time, it is not known if it is possible for a small amount of silicone to pass from the breast implant silicone shell into breast milk during breastfeeding, or what the potential consequences might be. A periareolar surgical approach may further increase the chance of breastfeeding difficulties. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics has stated that there is no reason why a woman with implants should refrain from nursing.