http://www.breastadvice.co.ukExtensive Information on Breast Shape, Breast Surgery, Breast Pain, Breast Feeding and more.en-usFri, 27 Jun 2008 13:55:42 GMT Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:55:42 GMTBreastAdvice Content Managerjanem@breastadvice.co.ukjanem@breastadvice.co.ukhttp://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breastfeeding-latching-on.htmlLatching on describes how a baby attaches to his or her mothers breast during nursing. This article discusses actions a mother can take to promote successful latching on, including supporting the breast, enticing a baby, changing positions and enlisting the aid of a lactation consultant.Wed, 28 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/common-problems-breastfeeding-mums.htmlMany mums experience problems with breastfeeding. This article discusses some common problems for breastfeeding mums including engorgement, sore or cracked nipples, mastitis, thrush and plugged ducts.Wed, 28 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breastfeeding-glossary.htmlThere are many terms specific to breastfeeding. This article offers some basic definitions to a number of the most common breastfeeding terms. Tue, 27 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-feeding-best.htmlBreastfeeding can be a controversial topic. This article discusses the pros and cons of breastfeeding as well as issues that should be taken into account when deciding whether or not to breastfeed.Tue, 27 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breastfeeding-advice-after-implants.htmlThere is no guarantee that a woman with breast implants will or will not be able to breastfeed. This article discusses types of implants, cosmetic surgery and implants and breastfeeding after implants.Tue, 27 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breastfeeding-breast-reduction.htmlWomen who undergo breast reduction surgery may be able to breastfeed. This article discusses topics such as the surgery itself and how it may affect breastfeeding and what to be aware of regarding breastfeeding following breast reduction surgery.Tue, 27 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breastfeeding-public-places.htmlBreastfeeding in public can be a controversial topic. This article discusses legal rights to breastfeed in public in the UK, how to nurse discretely in public places and dealing with hostility to breastfeeding in public.Tue, 27 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-reduction-breast-health.htmlUndergoing cosmetic surgery in order to reduce breast size should not negatively affect breast health. This article discusses how to conduct mammograms and breast self exams following breast reduction surgery in order to monitor breast health.Tue, 27 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-reductions-men.htmlToday, more men than ever are seeking breast reduction surgery. This article discusses how men might decide on such surgery, what to think about when deciding on a surgeon, how best to prepare for surgery, what occurs during surgery, the risks of such surgery and recovering from this surgery. Fri, 23 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/deciding-breastfeed-for-right-reasons.htmlWhether or not to breastfeed is a decision that most mothers must make. This article discuss common issues that often affect such decisions, including ability, cost, desire, nutrition and time.Fri, 23 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/deciding-breast-reduction-surgeon.htmlWomen considering a breast reduction should give great thought to the surgeon they choose to work with. This article offers women advice on how to make an informed decision regarding surgeons, such as by investigating a surgeons qualifications, experience with reduction mammoplasty and membership to professional organisations.Thu, 22 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/preparing-recovering-breast-reduction.htmlBreast reduction surgery is usually sought to improve physical or emotional health, and though this cosmetic surgery is elective it still requires careful preparation and recovery. This article discusses some general tips for preparing for and recovering from a breast reduction.Thu, 22 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/possible-risks-surgical-breast-reduction.htmlThere are possible risks and side effects to every surgery. This article discusses potential complications associated with breast reduction, including excessive bleeding, infection, scarring, nipple numbness, tissue death, nerve damage and asymmetry of the breasts.Thu, 22 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/benefits-breast-reduction.htmlThere are a variety of physiological and psychological benefits that can result from breast reduction surgery. This article discusses common benefits of this kind of cosmetic surgery, as well as offers information on risks of the surgery and what can be done for individuals dissatisfied with the results of their surgeries.Thu, 22 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-enlargements-breast-health.htmlMany women are concerned about the effects breast enlargement surgery could have on breast health. This article discusses possible complications of surgical breast enhancement, the effects of implants on general health, implants and breast self exams and implants and mammograms.Wed, 21 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/what-breast-reduction.htmlBreast reduction is a type of cosmetic surgery that is also known as reduction mammaplasty. This article discusses why women might choose surgical breast reduction, and the steps involved in this surgical procedure.Wed, 21 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/common-questions-breast-reductions.htmlWomen often have many questions about breast reduction surgery, otherwise known as reduction mammoplasty. This article offers some basic answers to common questions about breast reductions.Wed, 21 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/surgical-breast-reduction-explained.htmlBreast reduction, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a common form of cosmetic surgery. This article explains some risks associated with this procedure, a basic description of breast reduction surgery, information on recovering from breast reduction surgery and a discussion of life after reduction mammoplasty.Wed, 21 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/possible-side-effects-risks-breast-enlargement.htmlThe majority of the possible side effects and risks of breast augmentation are not life-threatening, however they may cause breasts to look and/or feel far from normal. This article offers information on complications such as capsular contracture, implant displacement, implant deflation, rippling and nipple numbness.Tue, 20 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-enlargement-pills-creams.htmlMany women believe that pills and/or creams could help enlarge their breasts. This article discusses breast enlargement pills, breast enlargement creams and considering breast enlargement surgery.Tue, 20 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-prosthesis.htmlWearing a breast prosthesis is common after surgery to treat breast cancer. This article discusses why women may choose prostheses, different types of breast prostheses available, wearing a breast prosthesis and where to find further information on these topics.Mon, 19 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-cancer-nutrition.htmlWhile there is thought to be a link between diet and the development of breast cancer, taking care to ensure proper nutrition both during treatment for breast cancer and while in recovery from breast cancer is also important. This article discusses nutrition and avoiding breast cancer, treating breast cancer and surviving breast cancer.Mon, 19 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/nhs-breast-screening-programme.htmlThe NHS Breast Screening Programme offers mammograms to women between the ages of 50 and 70 who are registered with a GP. This article discusses the programme, mammograms, diagnosing breast cancer and treatment methods for breast cancer.Mon, 19 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-screening-implants.htmlWomen with implants can still benefit from breast screenings via mammograms. This article discusses mammograms and implants, mammograms and implant care and implants and mobile mammogram units. Mon, 19 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-cancer-men.htmlBreast cancer affects approximately 300 men per year in the United Kingdom. This article discusses the anatomy of the male breast, detecting breast cancer in men, diagnosing breast cancer in men and treating breast cancer in men.Mon, 19 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/supporting-loved-ones-breast-cancer.htmlSupporting a loved one with breast cancer can take many forms. This article discusses gathering information, offering support, and being there for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.Mon, 19 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-enlargement.htmlA breast enlargement is a surgical procedure that uses implants to make a womans chest larger. This article discusses choosing a breast enlargement, surgical breast enhancement and caring for breast implants.Mon, 19 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/common-questions-breast-enlargements.htmlBreast enlargement is one of the most common types of cosmetic surgery. This article offers basic answers to some commonly asked questions about breast enlargement.Mon, 19 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/surgical-breast-enlargement-explained.htmlBreast enlargement, also known as breast augmentation or breast enhancement, is one of the most common types of cosmetic surgery carried out in the world today. This article explains some risks associated with this procedure, things for women to consider when selecting implants, a basic description of breast enlargement surgery, information on recovering from breast enlargement surgery and things to be aware of when living with implants.Mon, 19 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-enlargement-implants.htmlBreast implants are today a common fact of cosmetic surgery. This article explains the different types of breast implants including natural tissue, saline and silicone, and offers information on living with breast implants.Mon, 19 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/deciding-cosmetic-surgeon-breast-enlargement.htmlSurgical breast enlargement necessarily requires the expertise of a surgeon. This article offers advice on how to decide on the best cosmetic surgeon for breast enlargement including by checking his or her qualifications, experience and membership in professional organisations.Mon, 19 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/preparing-recovering-breast-enlargement.htmlFor women unsatisfied with their natural breasts, a surgical breast enlargement is one way of fulfilling their hopes of a larger or fuller chest. This article discusses ways of preparing for this surgery and what to expect during recovery.Mon, 19 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/lumpectomy.htmlA lumpectomy is a common surgical procedure to treat breast cancer. This gives basic answers to some frequently asked questions about lumpectomies.Tue, 13 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/secondary-breast-cancer.htmlSecondary breast cancer occurs when breast cancer cells travel to other organs or tissues and contribute to a new, cancerous tumour. This article discusses secondary breast cancer, how cancer cells travel and where they may end up.Tue, 13 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-reconstruction.htmlBreast reconstructions are not medical necessities, but many women prefer to have them following the removal of their own breast(s). This article discusses surgical breast reconstruction options as well as the reasons a woman may decide to reconstruct or not reconstruct her breast(s) following a mastectomy.Tue, 13 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/alternative-therapies-breast-cancer.htmlAlternative therapies, sometimes also known as complementary therapies, may provide women fighting breast cancer with a better quality of life. This article discusses the benefits of alternative therapies such as yoga, meditation, reflexology and acupuncture for women fighting breast cancer.Mon, 12 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/mastectomy.htmlA mastectomy is a common surgical procedure to treat breast cancer. This article discusses the types of mastectomies available today, when mastectomies may be recommended, how to prepare for mastectomies, how to recover from mastectomies and where to find further information on mastectomies.Mon, 12 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/testing-breast-cancer-gene.htmlToday there are four main genes associated with breast cancer: BRCA1, BRCA2, TP53 and PTEN. This article discusses these genes and how and why women might test for them.Mon, 12 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/possible-signs-breast-cancer.htmlWomen themselves discover the vast majority of early warning signs of breast cancer. This article discusses possible signs of breast cancer, how to catch them via breast self exams and what to expect when reporting breast lumps or changes to a doctor.Mon, 12 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/diagnosing-breast-cancer.htmlDiagnosing breast cancer is a logical process. This article describes the process by which breast cancer is found and diagnosed from breast self exam to clinical breast exam to mammogram or ultrasound to aspiration or biopsy.Mon, 12 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/how-breast-cancer-treated.htmlHow breast cancer is treated depends upon the type of breast cancer, the stage of breast cancer and the grade of breast cancer present. This article discusses these three factors, as well as common treatment options for breast cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and/or hormone therapy.Mon, 12 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-cancer-risk-factors.htmlBreast cancer risk factors are just that, factors that may increase the risk of developing the disease. This article discusses several known breast cancer risk factors including gender, age, family history, genetics and lifestyle factors.Mon, 12 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/types-breast-cancer.htmlThere are many types of breast cancer, but the most common originate in the ducts or lobules of the breast and are either in situ or invasive. This article discusses these types of breast cancer as well as a number of rarer forms.Mon, 12 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/wearing-sports-bra-important.htmlSports bras are important for providing support to and minimizing chaffing of the breasts during physical activity. This article provides some basic answers to frequently asked questions about sports bras.Fri, 09 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/swimsuits-breast-support.htmlNot all swimsuits are created equal. This article discusses what women should look for when selecting a swimsuit that provides them with maximum breast support, minimal breast movement, allows for a full range of motion and works against chaffing.Fri, 09 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-cancer-glossary.htmlBreast cancer often seems to come with its own language. This article defines terms that are often used in discussions of breast cancer.Fri, 09 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/what-breast-cancer.htmlBreast cancer is the most common cancer in the United Kingdom. This article offers basic information on breast cancer, detecting breast cancer, preventing breast cancer and beating breast cancer.Fri, 09 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-cancer-family-history.htmlA family history of breast cancer may increase a womans risk of developing the disease. This article discusses significant family histories of breast cancer and breast cancer genes.Fri, 09 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breasts-pmt.htmlPMT manifests itself in a variety of physical and physiological signs, each of which may be experienced differently by different women. Breast pain or tenderness can be a significant part of PMT and this article briefly discusses PMT, cyclical breast changes, reporting breast changes to a doctor and treating PMT at home.Tue, 06 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/men-breast-health.htmlBreast health is not usually associated with men, but this is a topic of which all men should have at least a basic knowledge. This article offers brief answers to frequently asked questions about men, breast health and breast cancer.Tue, 06 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/different-bra-styles.htmlMany women choose bras based on the size of their breasts, the type of clothes they enjoy wearing and their level of activity. This article offers basic information on a number of bra styles available to women.Tue, 06 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/benign-breast-conditions-explained.htmlIt is estimated that 90% of women will experience breast changes and most of them are indicative of benign breast conditions. This article discusses common benign breast conditions including breast pain, fat necrosis, fibroadenomas, fibrocystic breast condition, mastitis, nipple discharge and simple cysts.Tue, 06 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/information-wearing-right-bra.htmlWearing the right bra is necessary for a womans health and well being. This article discusses the importance of wearing the right bra, signs of an ill-fitting bra, how to determine a womans bra needs and how to determine a womans correct bra size.Tue, 06 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/common-breast-cancer-questions.htmlMost women are aware of breast cancer, but not everyone knows about the many different facets of this disease. This article offers some basic answers to common questions about breast cancer.Tue, 06 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/lumps-breast-possible-action-take.htmlAt one time or another most women will feel a lump in their breasts This article offers basic information on the anatomy of the breast, possible causes of lumps in the breast, discovering lumps in the breast via breast self exam and the best course of action to take if a lump is found in the breast.Fri, 02 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-discharge.htmlBreast or nipple discharge is the third most common breast health complaint. This article offers basic information on the anatomy of the breast, types of breast discharge, possible causes of breast discharge and actions to take if breast discharge is found.Fri, 02 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/information-breast-cysts.htmlCysts in the breast are usually benign, but it can be frightening for women to find a lump in their breasts and not know the cause. This article offers basic information on the anatomy of the breast, the composition of a cyst, discovering cysts in the breast and reporting lumps in the breast.Fri, 02 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/information-breast-calcifications.htmlBreast calcifications can be confusing for women unfamiliar with this condition. This article offers some basic answers to frequently asked questions about breast calcifications.Fri, 02 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-screening-uk.htmlBreast cancer affects thousands of women and hundreds of men across the UK each year. This article discusses breast screening in the UK including via the NHS Breast Screening Programme, private mammogram services and external breast exams.Thu, 01 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/common-questions-breasts-health.htmlMany women have questions about their breasts, breast cancer, breast health, breastfeeding and how their breasts relate to their overall health. This article offers some basic answers to common questions about breasts and health.Thu, 01 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-self-examination.htmlPerforming breast self exams is not usually an enjoyable activity for women, but they need not be a major concern either. This article offers women advice on how and when to conduct breast self exams.Thu, 01 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/breast-pain-cause.htmlAt one time or another most women experience pain in their breasts. This article offers basic information on types of breast pain, causes of breast pain and common treatments for breast pain.Thu, 01 May 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/what-breast-health.htmlBreast health is a term that encompasses many different topics. This article provides a brief introduction to subjects such as breast cancer, breast enlargement, breast reduction and breastfeeding.Wed, 30 Apr 2008http://www.breastadvice.co.uk/common-questions-mammograms.htmlMammogram's are a great tool for detecting breast cancer early. This article offers basic answers to some common questions about mammogram's.Wed, 30 Apr 2008