As more older women bear and breastfeed children, an increasing number will have
lactation risk factors, such as a cosmetic or diagnostic breast surgical procedure or breast …

Abstract According to the American Cancer Society in 2007, about 178,000 women are
diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the United States. Of these, 25% have tumors in …

By Vergie Hughes and Janet Owen omen who have had breast sur-gery often experience
difficulties when they try to breast-feed, and nurses often lack specific knowledge about how …

In recent years, renewed scientific interest in breast-feeding has led to acceptance of human
milk as the optimal food for the first several months of life. 1-5 Professional endorsement of …

The breast is a complex organ with growth, evolution and regression over life. Its functional
capacity changes dramatically through pregnancy and lactation. Of the numerous conditions …

Breastfeeding is an important aspect of mother-newborn relationship and is of great benefit
for the baby. Unfortunately, many drugs taken by the mother may pass into her milk and …

The potential effect of maternal illness on lactation may create a great deal of stress and
anxiety, as mothers often judge their parental competence by their success at breastfeeding …

Formal medical education on the topic of lactation and breastfeeding remains limited. Breast
surgical oncology fellowships focus on the clinical and operative management of malignant …

Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor-affecting women during the child
bearing period. With the rising trend in delaying pregnancy later in life, the issue of …

Human milk is universally recognized as the preferred nutrition for infants. Exclusive
breastfeeding is ideal for approximately 6 months of life, and continued breastfeeding …