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What is nipple confusion and how can it be resolved?

30 September, 2019 Alba Padró Comments 0 Comment

There has been a debate about whether nipple confusion in breastfeeding (or sometimes called nipple-teat confusion) exists or whether it is a myth. In reality, evidence and our experience in supporting thousands of breastfeeding mothers show that there are all types of babies: those who can suckle a teat, a pacifier and at the mother’s breast interchangeably without any problems and other babies, who are given one single feed from a bottle and seem to no longer know or want…

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Breastfeeding during pregnancy: when can weaning be necessary?

29 July, 2019 Alba Padró Comments 0 Comment

Breastfeeding during pregnancy is becoming more and more common. It is not easy for mothers, as they are likely to receive uninformed comments and opinions regarding the risk of breastfeeding while they are pregnant. None of this is true, and when everything goes well in the pregnancy, there is no reason to stop breastfeeding. But what if something goes wrong? Today, we want to see the other side of it and talk about the cases in which giving up breastfeeding…

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How to choose the size of the breast pump

Breast milk storage: summary chart

12 July, 2019 Alba Padró Comments 0 Comment

Handling and storing pumped breastmilk can be scary, but it’s much simpler than it sounds. However, many mothers have questions about it, so we summarize all of the essential information about how to store breastmilk. Fresh breast milk storage Fresh milk: In the fridge for 3 to 5 days. Fresh milk at room temperature (summer): 4 hours Fresh milk at room temperature (winter): 6 hours Fresh milk to be refrigerated and then frozen: No more than 24 hours in the…

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How to Avoid Mastitis during Weaning

22 June, 2019 Alba Padró Comments 0 Comment

One of the causes of mastitis is poor drainage from the breast during weaning. Therefore, it is important that specific instructions are followed when reducing the amount of milk that is produced during weaning. *When suffering mastitis it is very important to continue to drain the breast. For this reason, it is not recommended to wean children from the breast during this time. How to wean from the breast correctly for the mammary gland Weaning is the process according to…

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How to stop breastfeeding a baby under one year old

18 June, 2019 Alba Padró Comments 0 Comment

When we have talked about weaning before, we have tended to focus on babies over the age of one year. In this blog post, we’re going to talk about weaning from the breast and stop breastfeeding a baby younger than one year or even a few months or days old. As you know, you can consult the LactApp app for further information about weaning at any age and situation, so you have all the information possible in your hands, and…

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What I mean by respected birth

17 May, 2019 Alba Padró Comments 0 Comment

When we talk about respected childbirth, each person can feel it or live it in a different way, and we can see it from many perspectives: the mother, the partner, the baby, the midwife, the assistant, and the obstetrician. Each person could give a different definition of what a respected birth is for her. In the end, although we could, in fact, there are protocols with items that advocate for a respected birth, the experience and the individual perception of…

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5 expectations vs. reality of maternity

15 February, 2019 Alba Padró Comments 0 Comment

Here is our best of maternity expectations vs reality: 1 Expectations: The baby wants to breastfeed all day because breasts work on demand, but do not worry that as the baby grows, the feedings will be spaced out and the baby will claim you less. Reality: Baby feeds do not decrease in number over time, they may even increase. What you may notice is that during the first few days you spend a lot of time breastfeeding because the baby…

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Supplementing Milk in Breastfeeding Babies

30 January, 2019 Alba Padró Comments 0 Comment

Babies often receive supplemental milk during breastfeeding, sometimes with formula and sometimes with breast milk. The introduction of supplemental milk, both, as the form of administration and its content, can affect the feeding of the infant and therefore it is very important to examine thoroughly its real need. In this article, we discuss what supplementing means, when it is needed, and the best options for administering it. What is supplementing? Supplementing means giving variable amounts of milk to a baby…

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First hours after C-section

21 January, 2019 Alba Padró Comments 0 Comment

Currently, one in five babies is born by C-section in the world, and although there is increasing knowledge about postpartum after this type of intervention, it is true that mothers may face similar difficulties, and myths may appear that could affect a good start to breastfeeding. Let’s speak about the main worries that mothers may have about the start of breastfeeding and the first hours after c-section. If I am given an anesthetic, do I have to wait to breastfeed?…

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10 tricks to pump more milk with a breast pump

17 January, 2019 Alba Padró Comments 0 Comment

Pumping milk with a breast pump is something that most mothers face at some point during breastfeeding. Whether you are going out for a few hours or going back to work and want to leave milk for your baby, here are some tricks to pump more milk with a breast pump. It’s always got to know some of the following tricks and even more so if these are getting you to express more milk. Here are some hints for getting…

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