Vanity and Motherhood
It is a common notion that breastfeeding will lead to unflattering or unattractive changes in the shape of the breast. In fact, it is this belief that keeps many women from breastfeeding. Unfortunately the health benefits of breast milk for a developing infant are many supported by volumes of scientific evidence. No formula can do [...]
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Former Miss Argentina and mother of twins, Solange Magnano, died Sunday from complications arising from a gluteoplasty (better known as a “butt lift”). The apparent cause of death was a pulmonary embolism (blockage of an artery in the lungs) that was caused by the injectable filler used in the procedure. In this case, the filler [...]
Read Cosmetic Surgery Gone Wrong articleBreast Reduction: the Fundamentals
Breast reduction is a common surgical procedure among women. It involves the reduction of breast size by removing fat, skin and tissue.
Who are the candidates for the surgery?
Although the procedure is typically performed on women, it may also be done on men who are afflicted by gynecomastia – a condition of men’s breasts wherein they [...]
Breast Feeding after Breast Reduction
Many women seek breast reduction surgery for a variety of reasons. For one, the weight of oversized breasts can cause pain in the head, neck, back and shoulders. Some women may also experience breathing and blood circulation problems.
Although this surgical procedure is very helpful, there are some risks that women may encounter with the reduction [...]
Breast Implants Make the News
Breast implants have recently made national headlines for the most unlikely reason. Not for being too large, or bad for your health, not being a problem in the objectification of women. No. They have been part of due process. Apparently, implants can identify you even if nothing else can, and may bring a man to [...]
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