Although there are a few exceptions, the majority of women with breast implants can breastfeed. Ultimately, whether a woman is able to breastfeed after implant surgery is determined by two factors; the condition of their breasts prior to surgery and the type of incision employed during surgery. Breast implants may also impair the volume of […]
I talked about Terri Graham in last week’s episode of “What We Missed” because, well, her story confounded me. To refresh your memory, Terri is the 44-year-old mother of two who bottle-fed her children, but breastfeeds her dog, a pug named Spider. There will be a full-length interview with Terri coming out in Closer Magazine. I’m hoping […]
Photographer and father of two, Hector Cruz, believes that dads should know just as much about latching, pumping, mastitis and nipple cream as new mothers do. That’s why he founded Project Breastfeeding, an organization whose mission is to destigmatize public breastfeeding, educate men about what a vital role they play, and empower and support women. After […]
When it comes to mothering and the so-called “Mommy Wars,” the one debate that will seemingly never die is the one centered around breastfeeding. I’ve written extensively about breastfeeding in the past, and in my day job I work on finding accessible ways to educate pregnant women about breastfeeding, in the hopes that they’ll at least be open […]
Breastfeeding during the first year of life is a learning experience for mommy and child. Throw in developing and sticking with feeding schedules, understanding feeding cues, modifying feeding positions as your little one grows…the list goes on! But what happens when the baby (or toddler) throws a real wrench into your established breastfeeding routine? What […]
We already knew that the royal family isn’t like the rest of us. From clothes to public appearance, there are even rules on the royal menu for the royal babies. Breastfeeding Breastfeeding used to be provided by wet nurses in the royal family. But in these modern times, things have changed. Carolyn Harris, Ph.D. and […]
Making the decision to get breast implants is not a decision that most women make lightly. There are a lot of factors that can easily have an impact on the decision-making process. Quite often, augmentation procedure patients neglect to focus on the potential downsides to getting implants. They can only see the benefits of augmentation […]
One of the most important things for the growth and wellbeing of your baby is having the right nutrition. Mothers have to spend as much time as they possibly can breastfeeding their babies, for the little ones to get the proper nutrition. It is known that breast milk provides infants with the necessary nutrients, but […]
Weird alert! Besides enhancing the pectorals of the male species, male nipples can actually play a purpose other than decoration. Since men posses both mammary glands and pituitary glands––the essentials for lactation — they also have the ability to breastfeed. When the factors align properly, some doctors believe that men can partake in nourishing their […]
