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“Does God Support The Breast Milk Baby?” asks Berjuan Toys
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Miami, FL (PRWEB) March 30, 2011
Controversy has exploded over the launch of the world’s first breastfeeding doll, “The Breast Milk Baby” into the U.S. market. The doll lets young girls express their love and affection in the most natural way possible, by simulating natural nursing. According to Dennis Lewis, U.S. spokesman for Berjuan Toys, “the whole purpose of The Breast Milk Baby is to teach children the nurturing skills they’ll need to raise their own healthy babies in the future. Breastfeeding is good for babies, it’s good for mommies and it’s good for society. We really don’t understand why this has created such controversy.”
When questioned about the strong reactions, Mr. Lewis commented, “The truth is that we’ve received overwhelming support online from all over the country. However, about 20% of the messages have been hateful and mean. We’re being called perverts and pedophiles for promoting feeding our babies the way God intended? Churches all over the world are filled with images of Mary nursing baby Jesus, and yet we can’t imagine letting our daughters learn how important breastfeeding is for our society?”
With few exceptions, the World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life for all babies. However, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that only 43% of American mothers are reaching this goal. Furthermore, in states like Louisiana and Mississippi barely 20% of new mothers are still breastfeeding 6 months after giving birth.
“Clearly this reflects a problem with how breastfeeding is regarded in our country,” stated Mr. Lewis. “A hundred years ago, 90% of Americans would have laughed at all this controversy. Breastfeeding was considered a normal part of everyday life until the pharmaceutical companies struck gold with the idea of artificial milk in the 1920s. As Americans we’ve been duped into believing there’s something shameful and taboo about breastfeeding, but the truth is that this idea was created to sell more baby formula. The Breast Milk Baby is a serious product, created by a small family owned Christian toy manufacturer who strongly believes in the benefits of feeding babies the natural God given way. Our dolls are beautiful and well made, and we’re proud of them.”
“We stand by our statement: Little girls need to learn to breastfeed.”
For more information, visit their web site, TheBreastMilkBaby.com!
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Breastfeeding Report Card, United States: http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/reportcard2.htm
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Simplisse™ Delivers Major Advance in Expressing Breast Milk With the Gentle, Effective Double Electric Breastfeeding Companion™
St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) October 7, 2010
Simplisse™, a U.S.-based manufacturer of breastfeeding products, has launched the Double Electric Breastfeeding Companion™, featuring next-generation technology that uses a gentle compression motion, unlike traditional breast pumps, which results in a comfortable milk expressing session for moms.
The Simplisse Double Electric Breastfeeding Companion’s compression technology simulates the comfort and benefits of a baby at the breast to naturally and gently elicit milk. The BabyFace™ Flexible Breastcups offer a dual-cup design where the inner cup simulates a baby’s suckling motion by mimicking baby’s mouth movements while the soft, pliable outer cup conforms to mom’s breast, much like a baby’s face. The breastcups work together to provide a gentle compression on the areola, combined with a light latch pressure – similar to that of baby – to make the expressing session feel much more like baby feeding at the breast.
“This is going to change the whole way moms look at expressing milk,” says Jennifer Meyer, a Simplisse test mom from Reno, Nevada. “It’s much more natural, much more in line with what babies actually do when they feed. At first I didn’t think it was working until I looked down at the bottle and saw milk flowing. This is a game-changer, I believe.”
Extensive testing was performed to ensure the effectiveness of the Simplisse Double Electric Breastfeeding Companion. In those tests, the average time to milk letdown and the average milk volumes were comparable to the data reported in the medical literature for other pumps.
“We are bringing a kinder, gentler approach to moms expressing their breast milk,” explains Dr. Jimi Francis, Ph.D., IBCLC and Simplisse Clinical Director. “The singular goal of developing this new technology was to make expressing milk as comfortable as possible for moms while ensuring that they are able to collect the milk they need for their baby.”
The Simplisse Double Electric Breastfeeding Companion allows expression from one breast at a time or both breasts at the same time. The Breastfeeding Companion also features speed and flow knobs, which allow mom to select the most comfortable and efficient settings for her needs.
The product also features a high-style tote bag, a request from the moms who helped design the product. The black micro-fiber shoulder bag has room for the motor unit and accessories, including a cooler pack, freezer gel packs, and wet storage bag – all in a discreet, purse-like design.
The Double Electric Breastfeeding Companion is the newest addition to the complete line of Simplisse breastfeeding products, including feeding accessories, milk storage products, skin care, breast pads and nutritional supplements for breastfeeding moms.
About Simplisse, Inc.
Simplisse, Inc. created the Simplisse Breastfeeding Companion and related breast care items to enhance the natural bond between moms and babies when breastfeeding. Simplisse was designed and engineered in the USA by a team of lactation consultants and moms.
The Simplisse line includes breast pumps, breastfeeding accessories, skincare products, and nutritional supplements. For more information, visit http://www.simplisse.com.
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The Udderly Yours? Breast Pillow Wins Second Consecutive Award For Outstanding Product
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San Jose, CA (PRWEB) November 22, 2005
GREAT FALLS, VA, November 22, 2005 – As the first product to address the need for hands-free nursing support, The Udderly Yours™ Breast Pillow has received its second consecutive award for product excellence. After thorough evaluation from real mom testers, the handheld breast pillow which received an iParenting award earlier this year, was also highlighted as the most innovative product and received the ‘Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award’ in the New Baby 2005 category. Designed by a mom to simplify the nursing process, the Udderly Yours Breast Pillow is a crescent-shaped cushion made of high density memory foam that supports and positions the breast upward so that moms no longer need to hold their breast while nursing their baby – ultimately providing a hands-free solution.
“Each mom was very impressed with the Udderly Yours Breast Pillow,” said Jodie Lynn, syndicated parenting/health expert, Parent to Parent, CEO/founder of http://www.AddingWisdomAward.com, the only award program to ever be honored by Disney! “We received three of the Udderly Yours Breast Pillows and all three were tested by regular moms who utilized them for breastfeeding. One mom, who thought she would not be able to breast feed, said it was amazing and she literally cried with joy. Those tears of testament say it all.”
Parent to Parent, an internationally syndicated parenting/family newspaper column, is owned by parent company Martin-Ola Press through which the best, safe and family friendly products for families are recommended and achieve worldwide recognition. The organization is associated with reputable outlets such as PBSKidsTV and Disney.com.
Committee members of Parent to Parent evaluated the Udderly Yours Breast Pillow against many other products geared towards new moms, and praised it for quality and innovation in addressing a very common problem that nursing moms deal with on a daily basis. Designed by a mom to simplify the nursing process, the Udderly Yours Breast Pillow is a crescent-shaped cushion made of high density memory foam that supports and positions the breast upward so that moms no longer need to hold their breast while nursing their baby – ultimately providing a hands-free solution.
Many women find breastfeeding to be an extremely challenging and frustrating endeavor since it often requires for moms to physically support their breast up during feeding in order to provide the best position for their baby. Although this is tiresome and painful to the wrist, it also makes it difficult for moms to focus on bonding with their baby and impossible to do other simple tasks like answering the phone. The Udderly Yours Breast Pillow provides the most comfortable and optimal breast position for nursing, and is conveniently sized so that moms can throw it in their purse or diaper bag and use it on the go.
“For years I have been helping moms with their breastfeeding needs in hopes of teaching them the best techniques, and ways to relax and bond with their baby during this very special time,” said Patty Dougherty, nurse educator who teaches breastfeeding classes to new moms. “One of the most common challenges we see is with the larger breasted moms who are frustrated with having to hold their breast up while nursing so that their baby can latch on successfully. Many people in my field recommend that moms roll up a towel to place under their breast for added support. This, however, has its own challenges since the towel doesn’t always stay in place, may cause pressure, and still doesn’t lift the breast to the best angle. I was impressed by the Udderly Yours Breast Pillow as it’s the first product I’ve seen that addresses a very common, yet highly problematic issue.”
Udderly Yours was established in 2004, and was founded by a mom to help women overcome common challenges they face with motherhood. Its flagship product – The Udderly Yours Breast Pillow – was designed for women who have to physically support their breast while nursing to give moms a much simpler and hands-free process in order to succeed with this endeavor. To learn more about or order the Udderly Yours Breast Pillow, visit http://www.udderlyyours.com.
Established in 1998, the Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award honors products of outstanding quality that support family values and now includes gifts for moms, dads, kids, and babies. Committees look for products that entertain and teach, inspiring imagination and creativity. Additionally, the Family Testers are interested in how products help children grow ethically, socially, intellectually, emotionally and physically. The Family Testers are real families who test and evaluate before final decisions are reached.
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Thermalform™ Breast Gel Pack Helps Women Overcome Breastfeeding Problems Quickly and Comfortably; Now Available in U.S. Retail Market
Woodinville, WA (PRWEB) October 3, 2006
LG Medical Technology (http://www.lgmed.com), a Washington based firm that develops new and innovative health-care products, announced it has released the Thermalform Breast Gel Pack in select retail locations throughout the U.S. A warm and cool gel pack designed specifically for a woman’s breast and the crucial areas surrounding a women’s breast, the Thermalform Breast Gel Pack provides comfortable and soothing therapeutic treatment for conditions such as mastitis, plugged milk ducts, engorgement and general breast pain.
Results of the study titled “Why Do Women Stop Breastfeeding? Findings From the Pregnancy Risk Assessment and Monitoring System,” published in the December 2005 issue of Pediatrics: The Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics indicate that nearly half of all women who begin breastfeeding their infants discontinue within four weeks. The study reports, “The most common reasons for breastfeeding cessation during the early postnatal period had to do with the physical discomforts of breastfeeding and women’s uncertainty about the adequacy of their milk production and the satisfaction of their infant.”
Doctors and nurses have long recommended warm and cool therapy as the most effective treatment for common breastfeeding problems that cause the physical discomforts that force many women to quit breastfeeding. In fact, it was a nurse, Milene Hanner, who understood from firsthand experience that there was a need for a better method of treating the common breastfeeding challenges that millions of women face. Until the release of the Thermalform Breast Gel Pack, women were forced to use less sanitary methods of therapy, such as bags of peas, ice or warm washcloths—none of which provide complete coverage of the entire breast, which is crucial to effectively treat breastfeeding ailments.
Hanner partnered with LG Medical Technology to develop the Thermalform Breast Gel Pack, and the product has received accolades from doctors, nurses and mothers across the country. Hanner was also given the prestigious “Innovator of the Year” award by Maryland’s Department of Business and Economic Development in 2002.
The Thermalform Breast Gel Pack is ergonomically designed to conform to the entire breast while leaving the sensitive nipple area exposed. The packs are filled with a proprietary gel that retains both its warm and cool temperatures for much longer than other methods of therapy and can be quickly warmed in the microwave or cooled in the refrigerator. In addition, the packs are made from a sanitary hypoallergenic, latex-free, medical-grade PVC vinyl that can be hand-washed with mild soap and warm water.
New mother and Thermalform Breast Gel Pack success story Melissa Hunter, of Mason, Ohio, writes, “The Breast Gel Pack was such a comfort after I had my daughter. Nothing else was able to encompass my entire breast the way it did, which helped with both breastfeeding and with the aching I experienced when I stopped. I’ve kept the Gel Pack for other purposes as well, such as my migraine headaches. It’s been wonderful and pliable, good for many uses!”
Previously only available from hospitals and medical centers, the Thermalform Breast Gel Pack is now available for purchase in specialty retail locations. To find a location or to order the Thermalform Breast Gel Pack online visit http://www.breastgelpack.com.
Government, hospitals, medical professionals, women’s groups and retailers interested in bulk purchasing can contact LG Medical Technology at 800-641-8070 or through their Web site at http://www.lgmed.com.
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Is Breast Really Best For Mums? Breastfeeding Mums Ask For Help
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Dublin, Ireland (PRWEB) August 21, 2006
A new website, Breastfeedingmums.com, owned and maintained by qualified teacher, Sinead Hoben, has seen rapid growth since its launch just 12 weeks ago.
Having already attained a number one Google position out of 8,400,000 for the search term ‘breastfeeding information and advice’, http://www.breastfeedingmums.com looks certain to become a welcome resource for both expectant and breastfeeding mums.
Drawing on her own experiences as a breastfeeding mother, Sinead felt it was becoming increasingly important to help new mums through what can, initially, be a trying experience for the whole family.
“Breastfeeding is a normal, healthy way to nourish your newborn baby, but all too often women give up in the crucial early days due to lack of support from family, friends and even the medical profession.
“Few women nowadays have been fortunate enough to witness a baby being breastfed; so the whole idea of breastfeeding is alien to many new mums,” she states.
“If new mothers are to feel comfortable breastfeeding, and become competent and confident breastfeeders, then it is vital that there is a supportive network in place.
“To this end, it is great to see many baby cafes and breastfeeding support groups springing up, but the support of family, friends and society is also vital if breastfeeding is to be seen as the norm rather than the exception.
“It was for this reason that I started http://www.breastfeedingmums.com. I wanted to provide a supportive, informative and useful website where new mums could access much needed information from someone who has been through it all.”
Featuring over fifty original articles covering everything from the health benefits of breastfeeding to breastfeeding in public, breastfeedingmums.com provides this all-important information at the touch of a button.
Add to this Sinead’s blog, http://breastfeedingmums.typepad.com, and new mums are presented with a lively glimpse into the life and times of this busy mother of three.
So far things look encouraging. Breastfeedingmums.com is receiving a constant stream of visitors and Sinead regularly replies personally to women seeking advice.
“Unfortunately, new mums often worry about being perceived as naive if they ask questions to professional care-givers. The anonymity offered by the internet changes that. Mums open up and express their worries. Often they only need some reassurance from a friendly stranger. And that can be enough to spur them on to continue breastfeeding.”
“Of course, sometimes women do need to speak to their GP, midwife or health-visitor about conditions such as thrush, mastitis or postnatal depression. Breastfeedingmums.com is simply a first port of call and I always urge women to make an appointment with their healthcare provider if the problems they are facing are medical.”
As breastfeeding slowly becomes more acceptable and more places offer breastfeeding facilities, http://www.breastfeedingmums.com provides much-needed information and advice to those mothers thinking about breastfeeding or already breastfeeding.
“Encouragement makes such a difference. By empowering women and giving them the confidence to ask questions and to attempt to breastfeed, society as a whole will benefit.
“Breastfeeding gives babies the best possible start in life. And it also has many health benefits for mums too.
“I aim to shift the confusing perceptions many women hold regarding breastfeeding; I want breastfeeding to become a more widely acceptable choice for modern mums,” smiles Sinead.
As she returns to the laptop where her breastfeeding articles are composed, edited and uploaded for the benefit of breastfeeding mums of the world, it becomes clear that breastfeeding is making a comeback and http://www.breastfeedingmums.com is leading the way
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RN Launches Unique, Modern Solution to the Age-Old Problem of Breast Pain
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Acworth, GA (PRWEB) August 22, 2007
Your Breast FriendsÂ?, a unique new product for the treatment of breast pain, has just been launched at http://www.YourBreastFriends.com. Created by Donna Willaert, a registered nurse specializing in Clinical Maternal/Child Nursing, Your Breast Friends is a ring-shaped gel pack which is covered with a high quality, soft fabric-like material on both sides. The gel pack is both microwave-able and freezable and can be applied directly to the skin without burning or freezing. Your Breast Friends is ideal for the pain associated with nursing, recovering from breast surgery, Mastitis, PMS and more. The gel packs easily fit inside any type of bra, leaving women with both hands to nurse, pump or apply treatment.
Â?In the age of blue tooth technology where every minute is precious, women simply donÂ?t have time to hold frozen packs of peas or warm, wet washcloths to their breasts anymore,Â? says Donna Willaert, RN. Â?With Your Breast Friends gel packs, modern women now have a convenient, effective, hands-free solution to alleviate pain.Â?
There are other breast therapy products on the market, but they donÂ?t measure up to Your Breast Friends. Many require the user to put a barrier between the gel pack and the skin to prevent burns. Others include the sensitive nipple or areola areas in the treatment, which could lead to tissue or nerve damage. And, other products are either too small, or too big and unwieldy. Your Breast FriendsÂ? unique ring-shaped design allows relief for the breast tissue while freeing the nipple for pumping, nursing or treatment. The gel pack easily conforms to the shape of the breast or can be folded into a triangular shape and then held in place by any bra. The main reason Your Breast Friends is better than other products is because it is designed by a registered nurse who understands the needs of women suffering from breast pain.
Â?Whether you’ve just had a baby, breast surgery or suffer with breast discomfort month to month, you need a product designed especially with womenÂ?s unique needs in mind,Â? says Donna Willaert, RN. Â?Your Breast Friends is ideal for post-operative relief and healing. The post-op period calls for the application of cold to relieve swelling and pain. Once swelling subsides, moist heat therapy encourages blood flow to the area, bringing increased oxygen and nutrients to speed healing and reduce discomfort.Â?
Your Breast Friends provides therapeutic moist heat in 45 seconds or ice-cold therapy in 45 minutes, with temperatures lasting for up to an hour. Your Breast Friends also alleviates pain during engorgement, aids in the let-down reflex, helps prevent clogged milk ducts and helps prevent and relieve the pain of Mastitis.
Your Breast Friends is made with a soft, hypo-allergenic fabric cover on both sides and filled with non-toxic thermogenic gel. The gel pack heats evenly and is always comfortable to the touch. When frozen, it remains pliable and readily conforms to the breast. Your Breast Friends come in two sizes to accommodate cup sizes A to DD. For more information, please visit http://www.YourBreastFriends.com.
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Nevada Breast Augmentation Surgeon Gives Reno Patients a Glimpse of Likely Results with Portrait 3D Computer Imagery
Reno, NV (Vocus) April 17, 2009
The number one question asked by women considering breast surgery is typically: ‘What will I look like after the procedure?’ A clear and detailed answer may have finally arrived. New technology is making it possible for patients to see the likely outcome of their own breast enlargement surgery without even setting foot inside the operating room. Dr. Tiffany McCormack, a cosmetic plastic surgeon in Nevada and the Reno, Lake Tahoe area, is using the Portrait 3D Surgical Simulation Platform to give patients an idea as to what they may look like after the procedure. And for Dr. McCormack, the technology is extremely helpful for the education and setting of realistic goals for patients in a practice that performs a large number of breast augmentation surgeries per year. “Breast augmentation is one of the most common procedures that I perform. I have a full range of patients – from young women who never fully developed to the extent that they wanted, to older mothers who just lost a lot of the breast tissue… after say breast-feeding or pregnancy.” With Portrait 3D, these patients and others who are considering breast enhancement can essentially see into the future in the most accurate way possible.
Portrait 3D is a combination of computer software by Axis Three and patented image-capture technology developed by Siemens. The technology was designed in collaboration with plastic surgeons to create the most accurate and detailed picture of what the patients breasts will look like after procedures such as augmentation (enlargement), lift, reduction, and reconstruction. At Dr. McCormack’s Nevada breast augmentation practice, images of the upper body are scanned and fed into a computer. Dr. McCormack can then simulate the likely aesthetic results of a breast enlargement by simply inputting data. The Portrait 3D technology precisely captures the surface anatomy of the breasts, displaying volumetric and linear measurements for both the “before” and “after” images. Dr. McCormack can use the technology to display results from all angles, while giving the patient freedom to choose the sizes of breast implants to place in the 3D model – which is an image of the patient themselves. Therefore, the patient is able to compare and contrast how they might look with a number of different sizes of implants, giving them a better idea of which size they would ultimately like the most.
Dr. McCormack uses Portrait 3D in her initial breast augmentation consultations with patients, giving them a clear view of what they can expect from the moment they walk into her office.
About Tiffany McCormack, MD
Dr. Tiffany McCormack is a board-certified plastic surgeon and head of McCormack Plastic Surgery in Reno, Nevada. She completed her residency training at Stanford University, and has been frequently published in medical journals and books. Dr. McCormack practiced in the San Francisco Bay Area for 10 years, opening her own facility in Reno in 2008 with the goal of offering patients a personalized experience with the surgeon’s involvement from pre-operative care to post-operative recovery.
For more information on Portrait 3D in Reno from McCormack Plastic Surgery, the facility can be reached at McCormack Plastic Surgery, 10685 Professional Circle, Suite B, Reno, NV 89521, or by visiting http://www.plasticsurgeryrenotahoe.com.
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Breastfeeding Awareness Week to Begin with Breast Pump Donation Campaign
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Lafayette, LA (PRWEB) July 30, 2007
Internet retailer Breast Pumps Direct will celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Week 2007 by partnering with breast pump manufactures, to deliver donated breast pumps to low-income mothers in need.
In the United States, 2,019 babies are born into poverty every day; 1,440 of them will not have medical insurance. The mothers of these children are more likely to return to work within a month after birth, leaving their children without breastmilk.
“We hope to educate mothers on the health benefits and the cost savings that breastmilk provides,” says Spencer Hoyt President of Breast Pumps Direct. “We hope to solve this, by providing low income mothers with a donated breast pump.”
Breast pumps allow a mother to pump while at work and save the breast milk in sterile bottles, ensuring their babies get the healthiest infant food possible — human breast milk.
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is celebrated in more than 120 countries each year during the first week of August to raise awareness and support for breastfeeding. The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) developed WBW in an effort to protect, promote and support breastfeeding on a global level. Around the world breastfeeding activists commemorate this celebratory week by engaging in letter writing campaigns, holding fund raisers and staging nurse-ins.
This year’s WBW theme, Breastfeeding: The 1st Hour – Early Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding for Six Months Can Save More Than One Million Babies, stresses the importance of initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of birth. Babies who are exclusively breastfed for the first six months have a reduced risk of developing several childhood illnesses including allergies, asthma, ear infections, SIDS and diabetes since breast milk is rich in antibodies.
As a leading retailer of America’s most preferred breast pumps, Breast Pumps Direct strives to increase awareness and support for breastfeeding year round by coming forward as a breastfeeding resource that provides moms with more than the average online store. Breast Pumps Direct is committed to providing mothers with the best breastfeeding products available because breast milk is nature’s perfect food for growing babies. For more information on the benefits of breastfeeding or for details on donating your breast pump to the “Got Breast Pump!” campaign, please visit Breast Pumps Direct.
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World Market for Breast Pumps to Reach 5.63 Million Units by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
San Jose, CA (Vocus) October 28, 2010
Breast pumps are used to improve the breast-feeding experience. Breast pumps are used mainly to ensure continued availability of breast milk even when the lactating mother cannot nurse her baby due to some medical complications or personal problem. Breast pumps are most frequently used during times of mother/baby separation. As stated by the new market research report, the United States and Europe collectively account for a lion’s share of the world breast pumps market.
With increase in unemployment, steep falls in consumer’s discretionary income, and uncertainty shrouding the future economic outlook, many prospective parents are making all the necessary efforts to delay pregnancy or restrict the number of babies they have. Worries about the economy led many women reconsidering motherhood, affecting both first-time and repeat purchases of breast pumps. For instance, in the United States, the number of children per household has been on a decline since 2008, which as a consequence had decreased the number of breast pumps needed. Although, the current global recession throws a temporary dampener on growth patterns, a recovery in the financial scenario in the immediate future will push the market’s growth fundamentals back into the fore. Conducive demographics, such as, older parents with higher discretionary spends, dual income households, growing awareness of breast feed benefits, and increasing number of women in the workforce, stand out as strong market fundamentals that nail down growth patterns across regional markets worldwide.
The lackluster growth in the traditional non-powered breast pumps market will be counteracted by the healthy growth in the Powered Breast Pumps market worldwide. US market for powered breast pump is projected to surge at a CAGR of 4.0% over the period 2007 through 2015.
Leading global and regional players include Ameda Breastfeeding Solutions, Medela Inc., Phillips Avent, Whittlestone Inc, among others.
The research report titled “Breast Pumps: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., covers major market dynamics, trends, issues, and competition pertaining to the market. The report enumerates product innovations and introductions, recent developments, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. Volume Analytics is presented for key geographical markets including United States, Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, and Rest of world. The report categorizes the market into Non-Powered Breast Pumps and Powered Breast Pumps segments.
For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www.strategyr.com/Breast_Pumps_Market_Report.asp
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Fairfax, VA (PRWEB) November 14, 2007
The article written by Northern Virginia plastic surgeon, Dr. George Bitar entitled: “Breast Augmentation: The Axillary Approach” was published in the October issue of Plastic Surgery Products Magazine. The article focuses on performing breast augmentation by inserting a saline implant through a small armpit incision behind the muscle without the use of any endoscopic equipment.
While this technique is considered controversial by many, Bitar, who has performed over 200 such breast augmentations, argues that his results are excellent.
“There were no implant infections, high-riding implants, double-bubble signs (implant bulging below the breast), pneumothoraces (lung deflation), cases of inability to breast-feed, permanent losses of nipple sensation, major medical complications, or deaths,” he states. “My rate of capsular contracture (a condition where scar tissue accumulation around the implant hardens the breast causing an unnatural look) is 1%,” he adds.
Prospective studies of saline-filled breast implants approved by FDA in May 2000 showed rates of significant capsular contracture of 9% at 3 years and 10-11% at 5 years for augmentation patients. The general consensus is that infection with breast augmentation occurs in about 1-2% of patients.
While Bitar’s technique yields many advantages including shorter intra-operative time, minimal bleeding, less trauma, scarring, pain, and bruising; and a shorter recovery time with minimal complications, his technique has a few minor disadvantages. These include: an evident 2 cm scar under the armpit for the first few months after surgery before it fades, inability to remove the implant through the same axillary incision in case future surgery is required, and finally, the risk of loss of sensation in a small area of the axilla if a nerve is injured.
Multiple before and after pictures of patients who underwent axillary breast augmentation along with the complete version of the article can be found on Dr. Bitar’s website at www.DrBitar.com.
George Bitar, MD is a board certified plastic surgeon and medical director of the Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute, a multi-location institute in Northern Virginia. The article was co-written by Mr. Vinod Chopra, a medical student at the George Washington University who interned at the Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute.
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