Many women develop the condition of sagging breasts yet don't want to subject themselves to a breast lift. There are other more natural options that they can try in order to avoid an elective surgical procedure. Diet, exercise, a good bra and massage can all have a positive impact on breasts.It is a surgical procedure performed by a cosmetic surgeon. The medical name for this operation is a mastopexy. During a mastopexy, a plastic surgeon will...more
In the world of plastic surgery the technical term for breast reduction surgery is a mammaplasty. This is a plastic surgery procedure that is often undertaken if a female patient has breasts so large that they cause health problems to arise such as neck or back pain. Having a fair sized chest can make you top heavy which can lead to aching bones and muscles. This is not something that any woman should have to live with or needs to learn to live...more
You already know that maternity clothes are necessary when you are pregnant, but have you thought about your options when it comes to the time after you give birth? If you are going to be breastfeeding, you are going to find that you need to look into clothes that are going to accommodate this easily and comfortably. Especially if you intend to breastfeed while out and about, having clothes that are suitable to the purpose can make breastfeeding itself much more comfortable. Take some time to learn more about some of the great clothes that can help you with this process!In the first place, you will find that there are a number of different designs that can give your baby access in a fairly modest way. When you are looking at stretchy tops, you'll find that there are many that have a scoop neck or a v-neck that can be pulled down and you will find that there are some more solid button up dresses that can be opened as well. There are also some excellent wrap tops that can be untied or pulled open in a way that allows you to feed your infant quite easily.Also, don't underestimate the power of simple wraps to make a statement. While you could simply bring along a towel, why not have a...more
I was asked once by a friend about what I know about adult breast feeding - and I was caught unawares. I thought to myself, 'I have read about a lot of things in my 40 years of life - how come I have never really heard about it before'? My curiosity taking the lead, I looked around and found a number of interesting facts about why adults breast...more
The petit blonde girl in front of me was struggling to keep her emotions in check "I'm going to cry and I don't want to cry because it's going to ruin my make up" she said. Little did she realise that I too, behind the camera, was also struggling to keep my composure. It had been an emotional day one way and another but now as we neared the end...more
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American women. In 2009, approximately 194,280 patients were estimated to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and 62,280 with carcinoma in situ. An estimated 40,610 would have died of this disease. For a woman of average risk, the lifetime incidence of breast cancer is one in eight.In November 2009, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published its recommendations: 1) against routine screening mammography in women aged 40 to 49 years, and 2) for every other year screening mammography for women between the ages of 50 and 74 years. The USPSTF states that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the benefits of mammography in women 75 years or older. These new recommendations sent shockwaves throughout the country. All major cancer organizations including the American Cancer Society voiced their disagreements with these new government guidelines. It is a well known fact that screening of asymptomatic women has been accredited for the decline in mortality of breast cancer. This is particularly true for young women, the group less than 50 years old. ...more
Sagging or drooping of breasts is a natural process that happens to all women at some point in time except those with fairly small breasts. Women of different ages experience sagging and the question most of them ask is what they can do to prevent or...more
Author: Sunil TannaSome foods in these categories have particular benefit and we will explore them in this article. Breast Cancer Facts Statistics 1. A cancer researcher has found that the higher the amount of selenium in the blood, the lower the...more
Author: Charles MyersThe new year is here and it’s time to start preparing to raise awareness and funds again for the Avon 2 day walks for breast cancer coming up in 2010. Over two days these walkers will journey thirty nine miles to raise...more