Can I Still Breastfeed After Breast Augmentation Surgery?

 

If you are like many women considering breast augmentation surgery, you may be concerned about whether or not you will be able to breastfeed in the future, if you decide to go through with the surgery. Can you breastfeed after breast augmentation? The answer is that you most likely can, however, it depends on the …

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Surgical Treatment for Endometriosis

 

Endometriosis is a condition characterized by the abnormal growth of cells (endometrial cells) outside the uterus. It is one of the leading causes of pelvic pain in women and can also cause other symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding and infertility. If you have pelvic pain, heavy bleeding or other symptoms, it is important to …

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Super Foods To Eat During Pregnancy

 

If you are pregnant, congratulations! It is time to start making healthy food choices that will benefit your health and the health of your unborn baby. Eating during pregnancy can be especially pleasurable, however, pregnancy is not a free license to eat whatever you want. On average, a pregnant woman (single pregnancy) needs to add about …

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Weight Gain and Pregnancy: What is Normal?

 

If you in the beginning stages of pregnancy, you are about to embark upon an exciting and wonderful journey. Having a child will change your life in ways that you never imagined. Being pregnant will also change your body in ways that you never thought were possible! You may be wondering how much weight you …

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Lactation Mastitis: Causes and Symptoms

 

Lactation Mastitis is a fairly common condition that may be caused by a blocked milk duct or by bacteria entering the breast during breast feeding. For this reason, it affects lactating women. Lactation Mastitis results in breast pain as well as redness and swelling in the breast. It can also cause fever and chills. This …

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Breech Birth: What is it?

 

Breech births occur in approximately 1 out of 25 full-term births. If you are pregnant, you may have heard of a breech birth but do not fully understand its meaning and/or implications. In most cases, a baby will move into delivery position a few weeks before delivery with his or her head moving closer to the …

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Stages of Pregnancy

 

A normal pregnancy lasts for about 40 weeks and is divided into three trimesters. In the first trimester of your pregnancy (weeks 1-12), hormonal changes affect almost every organ system in your body. You can expect to experience all or some of the following symptoms in your first trimester: Tender, swollen breasts Upset stomach Mood …

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Different Types of High Risk Pregnancies

 

If you are pregnant and have been termed “high risk”, your OBGYN may recommend extra and earlier screening tests. Depending on the type of risk, you may also be asked to modify your diet and/or activity level. In some cases of high risk pregnancy, total bed rest is recommended. There are a variety of different …

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Preparing Your Body For Pregnancy

 

Is starting a family one of your New Year’s resolutions?  If so, there are a few things you can do to prepare your body for pregnancy and increase your chances of having a healthy, more comfortable pregnancy. First and foremost, if you smoke, you should quit before you become pregnant. There are a variety of …

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