One of the hardest things for women is to find a sports bra that works. If your body is not comfortable then it can be really difficult to work out properly. When choosing a sports bra look for names that are recognized as ‘sports bras’. Some great brand names include Shock Absorber and bras manufactured [...]
There are many things you can prepare for breast feeding. The most basic of these is physical equipment that may help you feed your baby successfully. Breast Feeding Equipment – Pump, Presser or Expresser One of the most common items you might want to purchase is a pump, presser or expresser. This piece of equipment [...]
Breast Facts #1 It is essential to realize that during the process of not only pregnancy but for preparation for breast feeding, your breasts undergo a change. It is essential you understand the alterations. This will help you prepare for the process of breast feeding. It will make it much easier to go with the [...]
Breast feeding your child too requires an expertise. Never feed your child when it is lying below you or at the lower level than of your breasts. In such cases the child develops some ear trouble which causes much problem in the grown up age. While you are feeding your child by your left breast, [...]
Post Pregnancy Breast Although apparently there is no change in the breasts yet due to the collection of milk in them they become rather heavy. One interesting arrangement made by nature is that the milk in the breast will continue to ooze till the child is fed by it. If the mother stops to feed [...]
Breasts secrete milk, a nature’s way of feeding the newborn. It is natural, instantly available and a complete food. It is safe, inexpensive, right in composition and temperature, easily digestible and contains antibodies which protect the baby against infection and allergies. Close contact of the baby with the mother while feeding, creates security, and comfort [...]
Self examination of the breast is the most simple and effective way of detecting the earliest sign of any disorder, especially cancer. It comprises of inspection by looking and then feeling by hands (palpation) each breast and comparing both of them. Any stain on the undergarments indicates nipple discharge. Approximately 50% of all breast lumps [...]
Prevention of breast cancer, currently, is not possible since its cause is yet unknown. But certainly the rising trend of its incidence can be controlled by making women aware of the risk factors of breast cancer. Rapid industrialisation and unplanned urbanisation have now led more women to work outside home. There are late marriages, therefore, [...]
Following guidelines may help in breast care during lactation: Clean nipples and areola with water, and dry, as part of personal hygiene. Do not use soap or rub heavily with towel; it takes away the natural lubricant. Sometimes there is pain in the whole breast or just in the nipples. A well fitting brassiere worn [...]