Author: Julie Johnson
Source: articleage.com
In the olden days, mothers were told to toughen their nipples to avoid pain when the baby started breastfeeding. Rubbing, california face lift
, with a wash cloth, pumping and even alcohol was once used, california face lift
, to toughen the nipples.
The number one reason a new mother has sore nipples is poor positioning and latching, not the lack of preparation. Possibly, the baby is not turned toward the mother or the baby's mouth is not over the nipple but on the tip. Some babies go onto the breast with a wide mouth, yet slide down to the tip of the nipple.
Another reason for sore nipples may be that the mom, california face lift
, is feeling exhausted and doesn't think she can deal with one more demand, including sore nipples. Some women are so happy that the baby is sucking, and accept the pain. Pain with latching is not normal and needs to be addressed. The sooner the mother fixes the problem, the sooner she will have pain-free breastfeeding.
PREVENTING SORE NIPPLES:
• First of all, the baby's body needs to be completely turned in facing Mom. The baby's ear, shoulder and hip needs to be in a straight line. Occasionally, when observing a latch, I notice the baby's body facing away from Mom, yet the head is turned in toward the nipple sucking on the tip. Ouch! Make sure the baby's bottom is also tucked in close to help prevent this.
• You want to have a good breastfeeding pillow, california face lift
, to help bring baby's nose level to the nipple. The baby can not latch properly if the baby is sliding down. If you, california face lift
, don't have a breastfeeding pillow, use about 3-4 pillows.
• When an infant is skin-to-skin with its mother, the baby knows what to do instinctively. Not only will the baby wake up sooner, she will breastfeed more efficiently.
• The baby's mouth needs to be as wide as if eating a large sandwich. With one hand hold the baby's neck and with the other hand, hold your breast in the "C" position. This position is called the cross cradle and the best position to use if you are experiencing sore nipples. With your nipple, tease the baby. Move the nipple from the baby's nose to chin in a straight line. When the baby opens wide, as if eating a large sandwich, bring her into the breast quickly. This will not hurt the baby. It is like falling into a pillow. If the baby does not open wide, then you are to repeat this until she does.
• Make sure that you are holding your breast properly. Hold your breast in the "C" hold. Bring your four fingers completely underneath your breast and lift up. With your thumb, lay it on the top line of your areola. Remember to have your fingers stay on the edge of the areola.
• Sometimes,, california face lift
, mothers feel discomfort during the first 10 seconds of an initial feed. This may or may not be normal. However, if pain, california face lift
, continues throughout the feed and/or the nipple looks like a ski slope after the feed, then perhaps the latch and positioning need evaluating.
• You can also fix the latch while the baby is latched onto the breast. Get the baby to open wide first, bring her in and then check the lips. You want the top and bottom lips to be flanged, over the nipple, not tucked in. Depending on which breastfeeding position you are using, use your thumb or pointer finger to help flip the top lip out. To bring the bottom lip out, use your pointer finger and pull down in front of the baby's chin. You may need to do this several times during the feeding to teach the baby to keep her mouth open.
HEALING, california face lift
, YOUR NIPPLES:
• With an improved latch, the soreness will improve immediately. If there is damage, it can take several, california face lift
, days.
• Moist healing is preferred.
• Express your colostrum for its antibiotic factors.
• Small amounts of nipple ointments dapped into the nipple and surrounding areas
• Silicone comfort gel pads that go over the nipples
• Alternate between ointments and gel pads for soothing relief
• Air Dry
Have patience during this time. If you need more support, seek out your nurse, a Doula, Le Leche League, or an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Julie L. Johnson is a wife and mother of, california face lift
, three who has experienced every pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and breastfeeding situation there is and has lived to tell about. She is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Doula and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant practicing in Southern California. Her website http://www.mybirthangel.com provides services and products to help ease the transition into motherhood.
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The Five Most Common Plastic Surgery Procedures
Author: Lloyd Krieger
Source: isnare.com
Almost any area of the body can be improved or corrected by a plastic surgeon. This diversity in the application of plastic surgery for plastic purposes is seen when you look at the top five procedures performed in 2006. From breast augmentations to tummy tucks, the data show that people are able to fulfill a variety of their goals for their physical appearances through a relationship with a plastic surgeon.
With data collected by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which does annual surveys among plastic and plastic surgeons in the United States, we can take a look at the five most popular forms of plastic surgery.
1. Breast Augmentation
Surgical enhancement of the size and shape of women's breasts has been steadily increasing in popularity over the years. And with the recent re-approval by the Federal Food and Drug Administration of new silicone breast implants, breast augmentation is expected to continue being pursued by many women.
In 2006, breast augmentation was found to be the number one procedure performed by plastic surgeons. The ASPS reported that 329,000 breast augmentations were done that year. Interestingly, Los Angeles breast reduction is also on the rise.
To briefly describe breast augmentation surgery, it entails a plastic surgeon making incisions under the arm, under the breasts, or under the nipples, depending on the surgical approach selected. Then implants, either saline or silicone, are inserted either beneath the breast tissues or all the way beneath the chest muscles. General anesthesia is normally required, but the surgery is almost always an outpatient procedure.
2. Rhinoplasty
The second most commonly performed surgery is rhinoplasty, which is the reshaping of the nose. Both men and women pursue rhinoplasty. Typical reasons that people cite for changing their noses are lack of satisfaction with the current nose, correction of breathing problems, or reconstruction from injury or birth defect.
During a rhinoplasty procedure, the plastic surgeon makes incisions - sometimes inside the nostrils to reduce scarring - and lifts the nose skin off its underlying structure of bone and cartilage. To reshape the nose, the cartilage that is exposed will be trimmed and sculpted. Then the skin will be returned and refitted to the new shape. A plastic surgeon usually takes one or two hours to complete a rhinoplasty, but more complicated surgeries can take longer. Once again, this is usually an outpatient surgery. General anesthesia is used, or, in some cases, local anesthetic with sedation is sufficient.
3. Liposuction
Liposuction is a versatile technique employed by plastic surgeons that is helpful in reshaping many areas of the body. Liposuction can be used to smooth away extra bulges during a tummy tuck. It can be used in areas of the face and, mini face lift beverly hills , neck, or just about any other area of troubling bulges on the body.
During liposuction,, mini face lift beverly hills , a plastic surgeon injects fluid into the fat cells of the area to be treated. An anesthetic to limit pain and a vessel constricting drug to reduce bleeding are included in the injection. Then, very small incisions are made on the skin and tiny tubes are inserted to suction out the fat.
4. Eyelid, mini face lift beverly hills , Surgery
Also known as blepharoplasty, surgery to the eyelids is used to alleviate drooping or puffy upper and lower eyelids. The plastic benefit achieved is a more youthful appearance. A plastic surgeon will make tiny incisions within the natural folds of the skin to hide scars and lift and rejuvenate the eyelids. This is an outpatient procedure done with local anesthetic and sedation, mini face lift beverly hills , .
5. Tummy Tuck
This plastic procedure with the cute name can produce impressive results. For people who have stretched abdominal skin from multiple pregnancies or a large amount of weight loss, the tummy tuck can smooth the torso. Technically called abdominoplasty, the tummy tuck starts with an incision across the lower abdomen within the bikini or underwear line so the scar will usually be covered. Then the plastic surgeon tightens the abdominal muscles into a smoother and firmer contour. Excess skin is removed and the remaining skin is stitched back into place.
A tummy tuck is a major cosmetic surgery that often calls for general anesthesia. With this procedure, a visible scar along your lower abdomen will be present, unlike other procedures that are able to minimize or hide scars.
Although you have many options for enhancing, mini face lift beverly hills , your appearance with plastic surgery, only a plastic surgeon can properly assess what can be, mini face lift beverly hills , achieved with your body. If you are considering a plastic procedure, think through your motivations carefully and also take recovery time into account.
Source: isnare.com
Almost any area of the body can be improved or corrected by a plastic surgeon. This diversity in the application of plastic surgery for plastic purposes is seen when you look at the top five procedures performed in 2006. From breast augmentations to tummy tucks, the data show that people are able to fulfill a variety of their goals for their physical appearances through a relationship with a plastic surgeon.
With data collected by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which does annual surveys among plastic and plastic surgeons in the United States, we can take a look at the five most popular forms of plastic surgery.
1. Breast Augmentation
Surgical enhancement of the size and shape of women's breasts has been steadily increasing in popularity over the years. And with the recent re-approval by the Federal Food and Drug Administration of new silicone breast implants, breast augmentation is expected to continue being pursued by many women.
In 2006, breast augmentation was found to be the number one procedure performed by plastic surgeons. The ASPS reported that 329,000 breast augmentations were done that year. Interestingly, Los Angeles breast reduction is also on the rise.
To briefly describe breast augmentation surgery, it entails a plastic surgeon making incisions under the arm, under the breasts, or under the nipples, depending on the surgical approach selected. Then implants, either saline or silicone, are inserted either beneath the breast tissues or all the way beneath the chest muscles. General anesthesia is normally required, but the surgery is almost always an outpatient procedure.
2. Rhinoplasty
The second most commonly performed surgery is rhinoplasty, which is the reshaping of the nose. Both men and women pursue rhinoplasty. Typical reasons that people cite for changing their noses are lack of satisfaction with the current nose, correction of breathing problems, or reconstruction from injury or birth defect.
During a rhinoplasty procedure, the plastic surgeon makes incisions - sometimes inside the nostrils to reduce scarring - and lifts the nose skin off its underlying structure of bone and cartilage. To reshape the nose, the cartilage that is exposed will be trimmed and sculpted. Then the skin will be returned and refitted to the new shape. A plastic surgeon usually takes one or two hours to complete a rhinoplasty, but more complicated surgeries can take longer. Once again, this is usually an outpatient surgery. General anesthesia is used, or, in some cases, local anesthetic with sedation is sufficient.
3. Liposuction
Liposuction is a versatile technique employed by plastic surgeons that is helpful in reshaping many areas of the body. Liposuction can be used to smooth away extra bulges during a tummy tuck. It can be used in areas of the face and, mini face lift beverly hills , neck, or just about any other area of troubling bulges on the body.
During liposuction,, mini face lift beverly hills , a plastic surgeon injects fluid into the fat cells of the area to be treated. An anesthetic to limit pain and a vessel constricting drug to reduce bleeding are included in the injection. Then, very small incisions are made on the skin and tiny tubes are inserted to suction out the fat.
4. Eyelid, mini face lift beverly hills , Surgery
Also known as blepharoplasty, surgery to the eyelids is used to alleviate drooping or puffy upper and lower eyelids. The plastic benefit achieved is a more youthful appearance. A plastic surgeon will make tiny incisions within the natural folds of the skin to hide scars and lift and rejuvenate the eyelids. This is an outpatient procedure done with local anesthetic and sedation, mini face lift beverly hills , .
5. Tummy Tuck
This plastic procedure with the cute name can produce impressive results. For people who have stretched abdominal skin from multiple pregnancies or a large amount of weight loss, the tummy tuck can smooth the torso. Technically called abdominoplasty, the tummy tuck starts with an incision across the lower abdomen within the bikini or underwear line so the scar will usually be covered. Then the plastic surgeon tightens the abdominal muscles into a smoother and firmer contour. Excess skin is removed and the remaining skin is stitched back into place.
A tummy tuck is a major cosmetic surgery that often calls for general anesthesia. With this procedure, a visible scar along your lower abdomen will be present, unlike other procedures that are able to minimize or hide scars.
Although you have many options for enhancing, mini face lift beverly hills , your appearance with plastic surgery, only a plastic surgeon can properly assess what can be, mini face lift beverly hills , achieved with your body. If you are considering a plastic procedure, think through your motivations carefully and also take recovery time into account.
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