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How Implants Affect Breastfeeding

LilSugar — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:00:14 -0700

Fake boobs don't always hinder breastfeeding. Seventy-seven percent of LilSugar readers said they'd consider a Mommy Makeover - a breast lift, tummy tuck and liposuction - if money were no object, but plenty of women undergo a lil nip and tuck before they bear children.

Former Playmate Kendra Wilkinson and reality show star Kourtney Kardashian recently revealed that they hoped to breastfeed once they give birth. Well known for her purchased assets, Pamela Anderson said she nursed both her boys. To learn more about whether or not implants affect a mom's ability to feed her offspring, we spoke with Dr. Robert Zubowski.

On whether or not the placement of implants affects breastfeeding. "The breast implant is typically placed in a submuscular pocket which separates the implant from the breast tissue. Augmentation in a subglandular position or any position directly below the breast tissue can be done safely without affecting the ability to breastfeed."
On incision placement affecting nursing. "Incision placement can make a difference with regard to breastfeeding. Incisions placed in the crease of the breast or in the armpit do not interfere with the gland or the ducts and therefore will not affect breast-feeding. Incisions placed in the lower half of the areola require that some dissection occur through the breast tissue and by consequence through the ductal tissue. Therefore in some cases especially if there is very little breast tissue, this may affect the ability to breastfeed."
On whether or not choosing silicone or saline matters. "The type of implant whether saline or silicone does not matter. Also studies have shown that there is no risk to the baby with regard to breastfeeding whether saline or silicone implants are used."
On engorgement's effects on implants. "Engorgement and pumping of the breast is not effected in any way in those women who have had breast augmentation."

Has Becoming a Mom Changed Your View of Plastic Surgery?

babysugar — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:00:03 -0700

Before I had children, I swore I would never, ever go under the knife. But as the saying goes, "You should never say never." Putting forth a fake image is something I didn't believe in... until I had children.

I don't want a picture perfect bikini body, but what I do want back is my perky bust and a toner tummy sans stretch marks. I wouldn't dash down to the beach and flaunt it like Heidi Montag, I just want to feel attractive to my husband, which is hard when I tuck my tummy into my pants or adjust my pancakes in a supportive bra. I don't know if I'd actually be willing to have any procedures done but I certainly won't frown upon the mommies (like Kate Gosselin who looked amazing in a bikini after eight kids!) who do.
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Would You Get a Mommy Makeover?

LilSugar — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:00:00 -0800

A friend of mine attended an event at her son's preschool where she was seated with his classmate's moms. As the night wore on, the table conversation got a bit more brazen and several of the women started commenting on another mom's amazing figure. Consensus of opinion was that this mom of three had a Mommy Makeover, otherwise known as a breast lift, tummy tuck, and liposuction. While some of the ladies scoffed, several said the plastic surgeon will be on their call list as soon as they deliver their final babies. They can't wait to get back to their pre-baby bodies.

If money were no object, would you consider a Mommy Makeover?

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Would You Consider Vaginal Reconstruction?

babysugar — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:00:17 -0700

It is a well known fact that many women tear during vaginal deliveries. While stitching and kegels may help in the reparations, some mothers opt to have their lady parts surgically reconstructed.

A mother of two, Violet Estrada, told surgeon David Matlock that she wanted to feel like a 14-year-old again. Fulfilling her desires, he performed a procedure that tightened her genitals. A fan of the results, she praised her doctor for recapturing her youth and effectively improving her sex life.

Would you consider having vaginal reconstruction after child bearing?
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Plastic Surgery Book: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

LilSugar — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:00:36 -0700

If mommy's going in for a lil nip and tuck, there's no reason to hide it.

Or so believes, Michael Salzhauer, M.D. who wrote the new children's book on plastic surgery, My Beautiful Mommy! ($20) published by Big Tent Books.

The text is intended to help kids cope with their altered mama -whether she's two sizes smaller, invested in ballooned breasts or a different nose - in a nonthreatening way.

The story and coordinating illustrations walk wee ones through surgery and recovery.

Under Age and Under the Knife: How Soon Is Too Soon?

babysugar — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:00:42 -0700

I know a few ladies who got boob enhancements instead of a fancy dinner or watch for their high school graduation gift. I think my parents would have chosen death before giving me silicone implants.

But these days, many moms are all for "bettering" their child's exterior. Star did a side by side comparison of Ali Lohan from May 2007 to March 2008. Clearly the 14–year–old would have been required to have one of her parent's (I'm guessing the lovely Dina's) permission to plump up her kisser. I'm doubting that those lips are just puckered for the pictures.

At what age, if ever, would you allow your child to go under the knife or needle?

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Lil Links: Dad in Chief Obama Writes Letter to His Daughters

LilSugar — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:00:01 -0800

Dad in Chief Obama Writes Open Letter to His Daughters - CitizenSugar
Amy Poehler credits sleepless nights for weight loss - Celebrity Baby Blog
The Mahoney girls are getting big - Celebrity Baby Scoop
TV makes babies stupid - CafeMom
How to prevent a germ attack - Fit Pregnancy
How to reach your healthiest weight during pregnancy and beyond - Health
Should moms get plastic surgery? - Momversation
Does Facebook make you a bad mom? - Parent Dish
The art to buying children's birthday gifts - Alpha Mom

Wombing It Up in India

babysugar — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:45:15 -0700

A while back I saw a series on Oprah about surrogacy in India. Yesterday I was reminded of the topic when I read a New York Times article about it.

For many, becoming parents is a dream, sometimes unattainable through traditional methods. When people have to examine unconventional conceiving options, the dollar signs can be overwhelming.

IVF treatments can run about $10,000 per try. And surrogacy in the States averages $100,000. If you're a wealthy individual or pair, that may not seem daunting, but for many it's unrealistic.

To see what some Americans are doing to get their babes, read more.

India has quickly made an international name for itself as a place to go for medical procedures from heart surgery to plastic surgery. Now, it is also becoming a mecca for "womb rentals." Couples from all over the world are finding their dream babies in the heart of country.

When surrogacy can cost roughly $75,000 to $100,000 in America, it costs just $25,000 in India. And that includes all medical bills, payment to the surrogate, and air and hotel accommodations for two trips to India. For desperate couples, is it an answer to their prayers.

At PlanetHospital in California, President Rudy Rupak sent 25 couples to India in 2007. In 2008, he expects to send four times as many. As with most things on the "cheap," critics worry that the surrogates are being exploited for their less-expensive wombs.

To make sure the process is as wholesome as possible, there are rules set in place at many clinics. The surrogates must be younger than 45 and have a child of their own. Many of the hospitals pay the baby–carrying women directly, from which they typically receive about a quarter of the overall fee.

In a country where the average annual income is equivalent to $450, a $6,000 paycheck makes a world of difference.

The guest on Oprah's show summed it up:

You have not walked in my shoes as someone who cannot have a child. And you don't know how it feels to not be able to pay for your children to go to school, to not be able to . . . take care of your family. You don't know how that feels. And we were able to come together, [Sangita – the surrogate] and I, and give each other a life that neither of us could achieve on our own. And I just don't see what's wrong with that.

If you were in a situation where a surrogate was your only answer, would you consider India as a source?
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