Women's health

A tumor is a mass of abnormal tissue. The female breast is composed of different types of tissues including glandular tissue, fatty tissue, and fibrous stroma. Breast tumors can arise from any of these tissues. Read more about Anatomy of the Breast  Classification of Breast Tumors Breast tumor can be of two types: Benign (non-cancerous) […]

A breast lump is a localized swelling or bump in the breast that is different in feel and consistency from the rest of the breast. Finding a breast lump can be alarming. However, there is no need to worry or panic. It is important to remember, that most of the breast lumps are benign (meaning […]

Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast due to an underlying infection. It causes the breasts to become swollen and painful. Although it can occur in any woman, it most commonly occurs in women who are breastfeeding. It is important to treat mastitis early to prevent complications. The mother should continue breastfeeding as it helps […]

In recent years, the keto diet has become a great weight loss trend with lots of people claiming it to be highly effective for losing weight. Many mothers wonder if they can use a keto diet while breastfeeding to lose the excess weight gained during pregnancy. This article discusses the pros and cons of following […]

Lactation is the process by which milk is produced from the female mammary glands (breasts) to feed the young ones. Breast milk production and regulation of its secretion are controlled by a complex interplay of physical, emotional and hormonal factors. Lactation or breastfeeding is a hallmark feature of all female mammals. Breast milk provides ideal […]

Many times mothers wonder whether they can develop breast cancer while breastfeeding their babies. Although this occurs rarely, it can happen. A breastfeeding mom not infrequently develops lumps or masses within her breast. The majority of these are benign which means they are not cancerous. But it is natural to be concerned about any suspicious […]

It is very common to develop breast masses or breast lumps during breastfeeding.  The majority of these are benign meaning they are not cancerous. But it is natural for women to be concerned about any suspicious breast lump during breastfeeding or any other abnormality within the breast. Many times mothers wonder whether the breast lump […]

Many times mothers are concerned whether they are producing enough milk to fulfill their baby’s needs or they should work on some method to increase the breast milk production. It must be emphasized that most of the mothers are able to produce a sufficient quantity of milk which is able to satisfy their baby’s hunger. […]

Breastfeeding mothers spend extra calories. Though what a mother eats does not affect the quality of milk as the body is deft enough to make right nutrition for the baby but diet for a breastfeeding mother should be rich enough to fulfill nutritional needs of the mother and not render her deficient in any manner […]

A lot of information regarding breastfeeding is available on the internet, social networking sites, etc. While we all know that breastfeeding has a large list of benefits for both the mother and the child,  there are many breastfeeding myths as well. Well-meaning friends, relatives, even the aunt next door will offer you their own opinion […]