Breastfeeding and Breast Feed

Title: Breastfeeding Doesn’t Make Breasts Sag Category: Health News Created: 10/30/2007 Last Editorial Review: 10/30/2007

Breastfeeding doesn’t increase breast sagging, University of Kentucky plastic surgeons report.

Knowing what foods to eat and how much weight to gain during pregnancy can get confusing.

While the benefits of breastfeeding are unquestionable, many new mothers choose not to for fear of sagging breasts. However, breastfeeding alone has no impact on a woman’s breast shape, according to a first-of-its-kind study presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2007 conference in Baltimore. [click link for full article]

While the benefits of breastfeeding are unquestionable, many new mothers choose not to for fear of sagging breasts. However, breastfeeding alone has no impact on a woman’s breast shape, according to a first-of-its-kind study presented today at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Plastic Surgery 2007 conference in Baltimore.

Doctors and scientists from around the country say pregnant and breastfeeding women have become so fearful about eating fish that might contain mercury, they’re not getting enough seafood and that could be hurting themselves - and their babies.

Doctors and scientists from around the country say pregnant and breastfeeding women have become so fearful about eating fish that might contain mercury, they?re not getting enough healthy Omega-3 acids. Kelly Wallace reports.

Fish consumption during pregnancy and breastfeeding remains a heated topic. Fish is the dietary source with the highest levels of long-chain omega-3 essential fatty acids. However, there is concern about trace levels of methyl mercury that are present in fish. A new report recommends the consumption of a minimum of 12 ounces of seafood per week (salmon, tuna, sardines) or DHA-fortified eggs.

Youth Haven is starting to offer parenting classes to help families boost their learning skills in a seven-week free program.

LITTLE ROCK - State Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on Thursday rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to permit the creation of a state lottery and certified a proposed ballot initiative to ban unmarried couples from adopting or becoming foster parents.