Interesting Facts About Breast Health

Sometimes our bodies function in ways we don’t always understand. This is perhaps no more true than after you’ve had your first baby, especially with associated hormonal changes. Mommy-makeovers including breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and so on are increasingly popular with first-time mothers in the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas in Arizona. When considering breast implants or a breast lift Phoenix residents would find the following important, yet little known facts about breasts and breast augmentation surgery very interesting to know.
Firstly, with regards to speculation about breastfeeding complications after getting breast implants Scottsdale physicians and independent research shows time and again that breast augmentation does not interfere with breast feeding and is safe for both mother and infant.
Breastfeeding and losing weight: this is definitely one area where Mother Nature was on our side. According to a top local plastic surgeon Phoenix mommies may be pleasantly surprised to find that not only does breastfeeding burn extra calories, but for what seems like the only time in a woman’s life, the weight is more likely to come off problem areas in the hips and lower body. And the baby’s suckling causes the mother’s uterus to shrink back to pre-pregnancy size and the stomach muscles to tighten, helping a new mother get her figure back. And there are many other benefits to breastfeeding for both mother and child – including the release of feel-good hormones for mom.
Breasts swell during intimate moments: if you’re feeling a little shy by your lack of cleavage, or nervous that your man will be disappointed, again, Mother Nature comes to the rescue. For women who are interested in exploring their options with breast augmentation Phoenix surgeons may inform you of an interesting and important piece of information while helping you determine if you’re a good candidate for the procedure: breasts actually swell during sexual arousal, by up to 25%. That’s nice for those of us who need a little help in that department. Oddly enough, research also shows that the inner nose swells during sex, too. Though that may not be a noticeable turn-on for anyone, it is a fun fact nevertheless.
Average breast weight is less than you think: most women guess their breasts weigh about five pounds each. In actuality, that number is closer to one pound. It’s difficult to accurately weigh the breast, because it’s so incorporated into your body core, but if you want to try at home, the best way is to use a kitchen scale that can be placed at the exact height of your breast so that you don’t add any of your other body weight by bending too much. While there is no definitive answer on average breast weight, but you will probably discover each breast weighs somewhere in the neighborhood of one pound.
Since a woman’s breasts play such an important role in woman’s health and image, they’re certainly worth knowing something about. For more information about breast augmentation procedures, contact your local plastic surgeons to learn more.