All posts tagged breast feeding

28 Oct 2015

A Breast Lift to Make You Stand Out in Your Halloween Costume

Get a breast lift to rock Halloween in one of these costumes. (Image courtesy Ras67 on Wikipedia via CC BY 2.0)

Get a breast lift to rock Halloween in one of these costumes. (Image courtesy Ras67 on Wikipedia via CC BY 2.0)

How can you stand out, get noticed, and turn heads at a Halloween party in the midst of ghoulish costumes and scary make-ups? Simple, get a breast lift and then get into a Halloween costume that will let you show off your enviable, youthful figure. A breast lift surgery improves the shape and position of the breasts to impart a perkier look. The increase in the size of the breasts during pregnancy, the weight loss afterwards, and breastfeeding tend to make breasts droopy. Sagging boobs give you an aged appearance, which is something you don’t need not just this Halloween but ever.

What is a Breast Lift Surgery?

First, a disclaimer. A breast lift surgery does not increase the size of the breasts. It improves the appearance of droopy and/or deflated breasts, uneven breasts, and breasts that have lost volume and now appear elongated and pendulous. A breast lift can also improve the appearance of nipples and areolas that point downward or are positioned in the crease of unsupported breasts.

The goal of a breast lift surgery, as the name suggests, is to improve the shape of the breasts and position them higher up on the chest. The result is perkier and more upright breasts. The procedure reverses the effects of pregnancy and breastfeeding and gives you a youthful, attractive look.

There are four different types of breast lift techniques. Your surgeon will decide on one depending on your goals. All the procedures leave the milk duct and the nipples unaffected. So if you want to have more babies afterwards, you can go ahead without worrying about the after-effects of your breast lift surgery or wondering if you will be able to breastfeed again.

What to Expect During the Breast Lift Recovery Period

A breast lift is usually performed on an outpatient basis and the procedure takes just a few hours. You can go back home the same day, which is an ideal situation for a new mommy who doesn’t want to be away from her baby for too long.

Like any other surgical procedure, a breast lift too can cause some pain and discomfort after the surgery. But these go away within a few days. A skillful surgeon makes the incisions such that the scars do not show, so you don’t have to wear buttoned-up costumes on Halloween.

You can get back to your normal life within a few days after the surgery. So if you undergo breast lift now, you will be ready to party in time for Halloween. But you have to avoid physically demanding tasks and jobs that involve heavy lifting for three weeks to a month.

The results of a breast lift are immediately visible; take a look at some breast lift before-and-after photographs to know what you can expect from the surgery.

Breast lift is a standard procedure if you want to go in for a mommy makeover. Being a mommy is a tough job and kudos to you, for carrying it out perfectly. But don’t let the stresses of pregnancy and breastfeeding show. Reclaim your pre-pregnancy body by going in for a breast lift. You can look both sexy and scary this Halloween!

6 Aug 2015

Enhancing The Millennial Mom & Breastfeeding

Millennials have always been about chasing their dreams. They create startups, travel the world and Instagram it all in the process. Now, they’re starting families, and just like their other ventures, they’re crushing the game- ENTER MILLENNIAL MOMS.

Millennial moms are a new breed of women, who obviously do it all, but look just as fabulous as they are fearless when conquering the world.

However, new moms of the millennial need to understand the ups and downs literally of the breast-feeding game (and the potential havoc it can have on your body).

As seen on Elite Daily: 

Here are some things to expect should you choose to breastfeed:

1. It shouldn’t hurt.

Many women complain that breastfeeding hurts. If so, they’re doing it wrong.

If you’re able to take a class, you should. You will learn which position works best and how to work in sync with your kid.

Also, get some lanolin. It really helps with chaffed and cracked nipples. (Yeah, that happens.)


2. Your boobs will look like something on National Geographic.

Yes, really. Something happens to your boobs. They get darker; the nipples get bigger, and you literally can’t even with your DDDs.

Some women love having the engorged va-va-voom to plump up their shirts. Other women with bigger breasts cheer with relief when they pump or breastfeed; they can actually see over their chests.


3. Breastfeeding is good for recovery.

In the days after delivery, you’ll find that pumping and/or breastfeeding does some crazy things to your bod. When you release milk, you will feel your uterus contract.

This may lead to some nasty sh*t in your granny panties, but whatever. The more your uterus contracts, the faster you’ll recover.

You’ll also feel a little less bloated and gassy. Hey, no one said child birth was sexy.


4. You get MILF-y fast.

The average mom will make about 24 to 28 ounces of breast milk a day. It takes about 500 calories to make that much milk.

Isn’t that so much easier than going to the gym? But, make sure you’re eating extra calories to make up for it, and don’t forget to stay hydrated.


5. Your body will be MILF-y, but your boobs might sag.

While breastfeeding and pumping is awesome for your body and baby, it might take a toll on your bra. Often, moms are left with sad, saggy boobs.

It’s okay. You grew and birthed a human.


6. It gives you girl power.

There’s something super powerful about breastfeeding. Whether it’s at home or strolling through Target, you get all Superwoman on everyone.

While anyone can give a baby a bottle, you are creating the momma juice.


7. It’s great for bonding.

During feeding time, it feels so intimate being with your baby. It’s a great excuse to tell visitors to leave, and it’s a great time to take a cat nap.

When your baby is feeding and locking eyes with you, something magical happens. Babies can sense if we are stressed, so take this time to get into a good mental space.

Try to relax, and let the good vibes in.


8. Your boobs might leak in public.

Okay, this one is seriously weird. When you’re out and about running errands, the sound of a baby crying might send your tits into Niagara Falls mode. It’s just bizarre.

It happened to me during the one hour I took for myself a few weeks postpartum.

Checking out at a store and realizing your shirt is wet is up there as one of the most embarrassing moments ever. Damn, kid.


9. Poops are less stinky.

Hooray for less stinky poops! I’ve heard from multiple people that breastfed babies have less stinky diapers. Formula-fed babies seem to have a little odor.

While neither will clear the room yet, it’s a nice little plus. Once you introduce foods, forget it; you’re screwed.


10. It has health benefits.

I’m not doctor, so I can’t speak to any of the medial benefits of breastfeeding. But, here are some benefits according to professionals.


Remember, not all moms are able to breastfeed, and that’s okay, too. If that happens to be you, don’t get discouraged; it’s not your fault.

To those of you joining the pump club, welcome. It’s weird, wacky and wonderful.

 

Many new millennial moms choose to undergo a breast augmentation procedure of some kind…

Whether the treatment is implants, a lift or a reduction, Dr. Steinbrech is the ultimate expert in restoring your pre-mommy body  getting you feeling your best and most beautiful.

For more information about Mommy Makeovers and the other cosmetic Procedures for women in NYC, please visit Dr. Steinbrech’s office to set up your consultation today.

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