Have you seen medical care advertisements and wondered why that matters to me? I get it, and if you are outside the medical community, it can be daunting to figure out all the options for yourself and your loved ones. The good news is that I am here to help you find out what is a 3 D Mammogram and what the benefits of selecting this as a care option.
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Pink ribbons and orange pumpkins have become symbols of October. We know that this month is Breast Cancer Awareness, and if you are a female over 40, this is your friendly reminder to schedule your mammogram. (The good news is that you can have a mammogram all year, not just in October.)
So why get a yearly mammogram every year after 40? Beyond a recommendation by the medical community, we know that when we find breast cancer in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate is 98%. When we wait and find breast cancer in its advanced stages, when it has traveled to other parts of the body, the 5-year survival rate drops to 27%.
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Did you know that there are some risk factors for breast cancer that you cannot change? Yep, that is right! Here is a list of things that you are unable to change:
Being female
Getting older
Genetic mutations
Early menstrual cycles, late menopause
Family or personal history of breast or ovarian cancer
Previous radiation treatment to the chest/breast
Dense breast tissue
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Often, new parents do not know when to reach out for lactation help. As a Lactation Consultant, I am here for education before birth, support after the baby is born, and whenever your breastfeeding journey is ending, no matter the age. There are various issues we are available to assist with. Some baby issues would be Jaundice, Refusing/difficulty latching, poor weight gain, gaining weight too rapidly, frequent crying or fussing, feeding “all of the time”, babies born early, and frequent spit-ups to name a few. Other issues a Lactation Consultant can help with are painful latches, low milk supply, engorgement, clogged milk ducts, mastitis, questions, and help with breast pumps and flange sizes.
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Megan Cook, BSN, RN, IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant)
Most breastfeeding moms who return to work need to use a pump to supply milk while away. When it comes down to picking a pump; find one you’re comfortable using. Make sure you use it and check it out before returning to work.
When it comes to flange, the right fit matters, and most pumps come with different sizes. Just because it comes with it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right size. One of the reasons to see a lactation consultant is that we can fit the size of the flange, which can help with pumping comfort and milk output.
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