Violence against women and health
The 25th of November marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. How does violence impact women’s health?
The witching hour
What is the witching hour? How to avoid it? And what to do (or not to do) when your baby is caught in it? Strategies for coping.
Does the clock change affect breastfeeding?
This weekend, the time in Europe, the UK and later in many other places (such as Eastern Time timezone) will change, and clocks will be set one hour forward as we move back into winter time. If you have a baby, you may wonder, does the time change affect breastfeeding? Adults and children can be affected by these changes, which tend to be felt especially by the youngest and, consequently, by their parents. Adapting when there is a set schedule…
Premature babies and breastfeeding
For an infant to be considered full-term, the length of pregnancy is between 37 and 42 weeks, calculated by the gestational age (GA). If the gestation ends before 37 weeks, this is considered a preterm birth. Premature deliveries are divided into subcategories based on their gestational age: Extremely preterm: born before 28 weeks Very preterm: born between 28.1 and 31.6 weeks Moderately preterm: born between 32 and 34.6 weeks Late preterm: born between 35 and 36.6 weeks Viability limits have…
What to do when there is no latch within the first hour?
How can health professionals facilitate breastfeeding initiation when the latch does not occur spontaneously in the first hour after birth?
Use of probiotics in mastitis: a review of evidence
What is the evidence for probiotics as a prevention/treatment for mastitis? A review on the latest evidence.
Are baby-led weaning and breastfeeding similar?
What does breastfeeding and baby led weaning have in common? A comparison of the two options of feeding your baby.
Difference between breastfeeding leaders, counsellors, IBCLS and experts
Here we shed light on the different qualifications in lactation. What is the difference between leaders, counsellors and IBCLCs?
Resources for lactation professionals
Resources are necessary to find up-to-date, scientifically based information on breastfeeding for lactation professionals and healthcare professionals interested in breastfeeding medicine. On many occasions, generalist information, even if it comes from scientific organisations, does not take into account the unique characteristics of this particular stage of life and gives inadequate messages. For this reason, we have compiled a collection of the most widely used resources on breastfeeding for professionals: The World Health Organisation (WHO) frequently publishes information on breastfeeding, as…
Weight stagnation when breastfeeding is already established
Sometimes we find that the reason for a consultation is weight stagnation in infants who had previously had adequate weight gain for their age. When faced with these cases, it is important to make a thorough assessment of the situation, not only of breastfeeding but also of other reasons for this possible slow down of weight gain. It is also important to monitor changes in the infant’s behaviour. The mother’s sensations and perceptions can also provide us with valuable information….