Breast

Breast milk provides essential nutrients and benefits to both the infant and the mother. Breastfeeding is linked to many benefits such as to reducing risk of diabetes, certain forms of cancers, bacterial and viral infections respiratory illnesses, and obesity in children. For mothers, breastfeeding lowers risk of certain cancers, the incidence of type 2 diabetes, developing osteoporosis, the occurrence of postpartum depression as well as reduce rates of obesity by increasing postpartum weight…

her three small children closely surrounding her that is plastered on the front page of Susan G. Komen’s webpage. They delicately kiss her bald head—an apparent mark of her rounds of chemo and an emblem of her battle against breast cancer. Beside the image text reads, “Breast cancer touches us all. It’s a journey we take together” (Susan G. Komen Foundation). The tiny hands and lips that touch the barren surface of their mother’s head also touch the viewer’s heart, drawing on the emotion…

been able to accomplish. After months of planning, designing, and promoting; Naperville, Illinois was about to witness their very first Guardian of the Ribbon fundraiser for breast cancer survivors. Cheering and supportive crowds gathered around the stage set in front of the fire trucks as those who had been afflicted with breast cancer shared brave stories about their roads to recovery. It was during this time that I began to reflect on my own journey and how service had become such an…

New Hampshire University ? Impact of Tamoxifen Adjuvant Therapy One in eight women is affected by breast cancer, which has no cure. Next to lung cancer, breast cancer is the second largest killer of women in the United States (Breast Cancer: MedlinePlus (n.d.). Although breast cancer is much more prevalent in women, men also are affected by this disease. Treatment for breast cancer may include radiation, lumpectomy, mastectomy, chemotherapy…

Breast cancer is a condition that does not discriminate and therefore runs across all cultural walls. However, the effects of a breast cancer diagnosis among different group have different end-results. For example, the American Cancer Society (ACS[2014]) concluded that despite the higher incidence of breast cancer mortality among Caucasian women, the mortality rate in the black community remains higher than that of their counterparts. Breast cancer is a condition that can be treated if detected…

number one concerns, you may want to consider the Mamaway Second Skin Seamless Maternity Bra. This soft bra is seamless, has wide shoulder straps, and helps evenly distribute the weight of your breast more evenly to help prevent back pain. The fabric stretches up to three cup sizes to allow for your growing breast during lactation and the bra is wireless. You can use this bra in pregnancy or further on as a nursing bra. The Mamaway has a one piece molded design for comfort and extended bra hooks…

relax, restore, and rejuvenate which results in a positive impact on mind, body and spirit. For the month of October, Reprieve wants to be able to give memberships to breast cancer survives regardless of what stage. Reprieve Founder Culeta Hendricks explained, “Our goal is to provide 10 who have experience or currently experiencing breast cancer membership, which include a 30-minute massage monthly, spiritual counseling, and individual therapy. Members have access to our lux ours suite during…

The National Health Service breast screening programme (NHSBSP) was introduced in 1988 with the aim to decrease the incidence and mortality rate of breast cancer (1). Mammography is the primary diagnostic tool of the NHSBP and is offered to women every 3 years (2). Originally screening was available to woman aged 50-64, this was extended to 50-70 in 2003. In England a further extension to the screening age is being rolled out (47-73, (1). The extension of the effective age bracket makes…

For example, breast milk is full of antibodies that help build the baby’s immune system and protect them from illnesses. Breast milk is ever changing because a woman’s body produces it to meet their baby’s specific needs as their age changes, formula can’t do that. Breast milk is also easier for the baby to digest, which is why many people realize breastfed babies eat more frequent. They eat more often because the breast milk allows the baby’s body to absorb the nutrients…

controversy that can come along with breastfeeding, all the benefits seem to be totally overlooked. The benefits of breastfeeding are why so many mothers choose breast milk over formula or another alternative. Let’s look into some information about breastfeeding and breast milk. Colostrum is your body’s first milk. Colostrum is basically breast milk on…