Shari Hicks, RN, LCCE, IBCLC, a Lactation Consultant from Parkridge East Hospital in Chattanooga, TN talks about where new or future mothers should go to learn about breast feeding, on HealthBreak.
Jan
28
Jan
28
Breast Augmentation and Breastfeeding
Breast Augmentation and Breastfeeding
Article by Aloysius Aucoin
Until recently, a common precaution cited to women interested in breast augmentation was the risk of complications with or inability to breastfeed their children. Naturally, this is a deal-breaker for many women that are just entering or in their childbearing years and wish to eventually breastfeed. But new research from San Juan, Puerto Rico claims that implants have little to no effect on a woman’s ability to breastfeed after her enhancement surgery.
The head researcher of this study followed over 150 mothers who had breast augmentation in Puerto Rico and charted their success or trials with breastfeeding their children after birth. The results were remarkable in that over 86% of women who failed in their breastfeeding attempts had an inherent belief that successful breastfeeding would alter or ruin the appearance of their implants. This finding can be extrapolated to the importance of maternal education and mental preparedness that is so influential in the early days of establishing breastfeeding after a baby is born. This period is usually fraught with distress for the mother as she worries about whether or not her milk will come in and whether or not the baby is feeding enough.
This study establishes an inherent need for improved education when it comes to mothers with plastic surgery alterations and breastfeeding. So far, all available evidence claims that breastfeeding does not affect the implants’ shape or size. In fact, getting pregnant is worse on the implants than the actual act of feeding. Chest wall tissue naturally stretches and sags as pregnancy hormones first flow freely and then drop off. The experience of being pregnant and carrying a child to term is much more dangerous to the final appearance of implants.
As such, many women will be cautioned to keep their money until after their childbearing years are over and then take the time to invest in breast augmentation that will help lift and tighten tissue. This type of procedure is viewed as a long term investment that the woman wants to enjoy for years to come. Make sure that you talk openly about these concerns with your physician in order to have all of your questions answered and concerns addressed. This will help improve the longevity of your satisfaction with your cosmetic procedure for years to come and help avoid indications for revision surgery. Talk with your plastic surgeon today about the issue of implants and breastfeeding to learn more.
About the Author
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Jan
28
How to Breastfeed : Learn the Proper Shirts & Clothes to Wear for Breast Feeding
Learn about different shirts and clothes to wear when nursing in this free video series that will calm your fears of breast feeding in public or going against common etiquette. Expert: Alicia Ramos Bio: Alicia Ramos, is an expert at breast feeding etiquette. Alicia is a proud member of La Leche League, and teaches a weekly class to new mothers in all areas of parenting. Filmmaker: Diego Ramos
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Jan
28
What Are The Benefits Of Breastfeeding?
What Are The Benefits Of Breastfeeding?
Article by Linda Johns
Parents tend to want to do what is best for their children, including breast feeding their infants. While it can be uncomfortable to do in a public setting, the bond between child and mother grows tremendously when the baby eats from its mother’s breast. In addition to strengthening the bond between parent and child, there are many medical benefits associated with breastfeeding. Discover now some of the medical benefits of breastfeeding your baby such as:
* protection against gastrointestinal trouble* protection against allergies* increased intelligence in the child
Research studies have found that the first milk your body produces contains immune factors that guard against germs by forming a protective lining on your baby’s mucous membranes in the intestines, throat, and nose. This is why it is important for mother to start nursing her child directly after birth.
Breastfeeding your baby helps protect your infant child from gastrointestinal trouble as well as respiratory problems and ear infections. Many research studies have been conducted around the world and have concluded fewer diarrheas, less ear infections, and fewer respiratory illnesses in children who have been breastfed. Women involved in the research studies breastfed their babies exclusively for at least the first six months. This means the baby consumed breast milk only, no solid food.
Many research studies have also found that breastfeeding exclusively for at least six months can reduce the chances of the child developing allergies. At least one research study has proven that this lasts up into the age of adolescence. Breastfed babies are also at less risk of developing asthma up to the average age of 6.
In addition to the above research studies, other studies have been conducted and have found possible links between breastfeeding and the child’s IQ. In these research studies, people who had been breastfed at least for the first six months of their lives scored higher on IQ tests. Experts have said that the emotional bonding associated with breastfeeding may be a key factor in this, but that fatty acids in breast milk just may play the larger role in a baby’s brain development.
There are many other health benefits associated with breastfeeding your baby. Some of these benefits include:
* prevention of obesity in your child later in life* lower your baby’s risk of SIDS* prevention of childhood leukemia
While breastfeeding is not always a viable option, when it can be done, it can be beneficial to both mother and child. Not only is the bonding experience incredible, but the health benefits associated with breast feeding are numerous. Whenever the option is viable, a mother should consider breast feeding her child, because it is best for both mother and child.
As the old saying goes….breast fed is best fed!
About the Author
The author Linda Johns had the experience of breastfeeding her own children and is the wife of Allan Johns who has over twenty years experience in health and related industries and now devotes his time to sharing his knowledge with the millions of people interested in improving or learning more about better health. Don’t miss Allan’s information packed health site at: http://www.betterhealthcentre.com/
Jan
27
First Three Weeks Breastfeeding
Baby Leo is 23 days old
Jan
27
Foods To Avoid While Breastfeeding
Foods To Avoid While Breastfeeding
Article by Carrie Lauth
Women in our culture are sometimes advised to avoid spicy or “gassy” foods when nursing. Or they are told that chocolate, citrus, carbonated beverages or dairy causes problems in all nursing babies.
As a breastfeeding educator, I often see women warning other Moms that they need to avoid certain foods while breastfeeding. There are also websites that give unproven breastfeeding advice that claim that women must eat a certain kind of diet in order to make quality milk for her baby. So what is the truth?
Does a nursing Mom need to restrict her diet?Are there foods that a Mom should avoid while breastfeeding?
Generally speaking, a nursing Mom does NOT need to restrict her diet.
Obviously, drinking heavily or excessive caffeine consumption (meaning several cups of coffee a day) is a no-no, but other than that, there is no reason for a breastfeeding Mother to assume that she needs to avoid any foods.
So called “gassy” foods do not affect the nursing infant because the undigested carbs that cause gas in Mom do not pass into breastmilk. It is literally impossible for “gassy” foods to cause gas in babies except in the rare case of an infant being allergic to one of these foods.
Interestingly, according to the La Leche League (considered the world’s foremost authority on breastfeeding) website, “In Italy, mothers are often told not to eat garlic, cauliflower, lentils, and red peppers. In India most mothers eat all these things and breastfeed very happily. Actually, in parts of India they believe that garlic helps a mother to breastfeed successfully!”
There are even a couple of studies that showed that babies nursed longer and with more vigor when their Moms ate garlic.
The advice given to a nursing Mom varies according to local culture and the popular “old wive’s tales”. Women all over the world eating a wide variety of foods produce good quality milk and have thriving babies. There is not a shred of evidence that supports the idea that eating a special diet helps make breastmilk “richer”.
Consequently, there is no one food that all breastfeeding Moms should avoid. Breastfeeding women should eat a variety of healthy foods, just as they did while they were pregnant.
The only exception would be if your baby has food allergies/sensitivies, which is rare but not unheard of. If your family has a strong history of allergy to a specific food (such as peanuts), you might consider avoiding that food while nursing and during pregnancy.
Enjoy nursing your baby!
About the Author
Are you a Mom who likes doing things the natural way? Come listen to http://www.naturalmomtalkradio.com and visit http://www.natural-moms.com for articles, resources and products that complement your natural mothering style.
Jan
27
Jaundice in Babies – Part 1
Jaundice is a common and normal condition, especially among breastfed babies. A Paediatrician shows you what symptoms to look out for and explains why it’s necessary to check for the possibility of liver problems and anaemia.
Video Rating: 5 / 5
Jan
26
Sh*t People Say…to Breastfeeding Mothers
Free to Breastfeed: Voices from Black Mothers Twitter: @FreetoBF by @anayahrose & @greendivasuper www.itsbetterathome.wordpress.com www.soulvegmama.com
Jan
26
Breastfeeding Food Problems
Breastfeeding Food Problems
Article by Charlene J. Nuble
Breastfeeding is good for babies up to six months (for some, even older!). However, most mothers do not know which is proper and not proper for their baby’s needs. Well, here are some tips on food types that may cause problems in breastfeeding and jeopardizing your baby’s health. The following will inform you about breastfeeding food problems.
1.) Spicy foods
Spicy foods are also transferred to your breast milk. Since you are breastfeeding, this can cause gastrointestinal problems in your child. Anatomically speaking, the GI tract of your child is still immature which can therefore cause discomfort and gastric irritation.2.) Hyperallergenic foods
These include foods such as freshwater fish, garlic, eggs, chocolate and other products with caffeine. The same with spicy foods, oftentimes, they cause gastric irritation among babies.
3.) Spoiled milk and dairy products
Your breast milk is primarily composed of calcium. Everyday, mothers are giving their babies approximately 250 mg! Since these are drawn out from you, you must therefore compensate for the loss. Daily intake of milk will ensure both your baby as well as yourself. Just make sure that those products are not spoiled. This rule also applies to other food types.
4.) Low oral fluid intake
Water is regarded as the best liquid you could ever drink and be worry-free about. Since you need rehydration every now then due to breastfeeding therefore making you susceptible to fluid loss, you must make sure that the fluid lost in your body is replenished. Never ignore drinking water. Never ignore your thirst. Besides, if you ignore your thirst, it will give you a difficult situation like constipation.
5.) Low intake of vegetables and fruits
Vegetables are not only good, it also gives off the kind of nutrients that your baby needs for bone development: Vitamin D. Let me walk you through it. When your baby takes in calcium via breast milk, your baby cannot convert this calcium for bone storage. Vitamin D will help the conversion of this calcium to an absorbable type which are then stored in the bones. Vitamin D rich foods are fish, milk, eggs and butter. But, the highest content of Vitamin D rich foods are found in fish oil and most of all, good old sunlight. So you better add more veggies and fruits to your grocery list.
To avoid breastfeeding food problems, always take note of the things I mentioned above.
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Jan
26
Sagging breasts not caused breastfeeding
Sagging breasts not caused breastfeeding
Article by Janet Martin
Many women are depriving their babies of the benefits of breastfeeding for fear that this healthy habit may deform the breasts or cause them to sag. But a new study puts those fears to rest and will hopefully bury this old myth.
Yes, ladies, breastfeeding does not cause the breasts to sag nor does it have any impact on the shape of the breasts. This good news comes from Dr. Brian Rinker of the University of Kentucky – a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the author of the study titled “The Effect of Breastfeeding upon Breast Aesthetics.”
“Many women who come in for breast surgery tell us their breasts are sagging, drooping or are less full because they breastfed. Although the amount of sagging in the breasts appears to increase with each pregnancy, we’ve found that breastfeeding does not worsen the effect,” Rinker said.
Rinker presented his study at the ASPS Plastic Surgery 2007 conference in Baltimore after he and his colleagues interviewed 132 women who came to their clinic for breast augmentation due to sagging breasts. Ninety-three patients had at least one pregnancy and 58 percent had breastfed at least one child.
“The duration of breastfeeding ranged from 2 to 25 months, with an average of nine months. Fifty-five percent of respondents reported an adverse change in the shape of their breasts following pregnancy,” according to Medical News Today.
In studying the women, researchers took into account the subjects’ medical history, bra size prior to pregnancy, body mass index (BMI), and smoking habits among others. The bottom line: women shouldn’t be reluctant to breastfeed because of its numerous health benefits. Furthermore, breastfeeding has no effect whatsoever on breast sagging.
“As the first study to examine what impacts breast shape in connection to pregnancy, plastic surgeons found that a history of breastfeeding, the number of children breastfed, the duration of each child’s breastfeeding, or the amount of weight gained during pregnancy were not significant predictors for losing breast shape. However, BMI, the number of pregnancies, a larger pre-pregnancy bra size, smoking history, and age were significant risk factors for an increased degree of breast sagging,” said Medical News Today.
Sagging breasts and other breast problems have forced many women to undergo expensive and risky cosmetic surgery. In 2006, over 300,000 women had breast augmentation, making it a top surgical procedure. Not all women, however, will benefit from this procedure and many are unhappy with the results.
Fortunately, there’s a better way • ” the Clevastin Natural Breast Enlargement System. This all-natural alternative to breast augmentation will give you the breasts you want without harming your health. Go to http://www.clevastin.com for details.
About the Author
Janet Martin is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premiere online news magazine http://www.thearticleinsiders.com.