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Breastfeeding after C-section

21 January, 2025 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Hospital routines in many countries still do not allow in many cases to humanize cesarean sections and make them less traumatic for the new family, which influences breastfeeding after c-section. The presence of the partner at birth by cesarean section is often not allowed, nor is it possible to maintain first skin-to-skin contact that promotes a suitable start to breastfeeding. Mothers are sometimes transferred to recovery, where they can be a few hours without their babies. The parents may end…

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Why do I still have breastmilk if I have stopped breastfeeding for a long time?

12 January, 2025 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

“My child is 3 years old. I stopped breastfeeding 2 years ago, and today, I found out that I still have milk. I want to get pregnant again soon, and I’m worried there will be a problem breastfeeding my next child.” Some people say breastmilk dry up if you have a big scare, if you are stressed, or if you stop breastfeeding. But one day, months, or even years after you stop breastfeeding, you squeeze your nipple and might see…

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Flu and breastfeeding

8 January, 2025 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

The flu is a respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus. It is a disease that is considered seasonal, as it is much more prevalent in the cold months of the year. Here we explain what you need to know about the flu and breastfeeding. Although for the majority of the population, it is considered almost insignificant, it can become serious for some people who have underlying diseases or are elderly. Unlike pregnancy, being a breastfeeding mother is not considered…

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How do babies communicate?

2 January, 2025 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

When babies are born, one thing is clear to them. They know perfectly well who their mother is: they know her voice and the rhythm and intonation of the language she speaks. But how do babies communicate? One human ability is the ability to communicate. We are social beings and dependent during the first years of our lives, so it is very important that we begin to understand and communicate with the world around us from birth. Babies do not…

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Is microblading safe when breastfeeding?

30 December, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Many people have asked us if they can have microblading when they are breastfeeding. After having a baby, once everything settles down, many of us often feel the need to find small spaces for self-care, reserve moments to feel at ease with ourselves, and regain time to read, go for a walk, get back in touch with friends or family and some of us take the opportunity to have a cosmetic treatment. It is great that you want to take…

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My baby fights breastfeeding

26 December, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

It often happens that a mother, at some point during her breastfeeding journey, feels that her baby fights breastfeeding. This is a behavior of breastfeeding babies that can be found very often, and here we will try to answer all questions that can come up so you can be prepared for it or find out what is going on. What does it mean a baby fights breastfeeding? Suddenly, babies don’t nurse as they used to anymore; they seem to want…

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Breastfeeding baby and blocked nose

19 December, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

It’s the season for runny noses. And when you have a breastfeeding baby with a blocked nose, this can make breastfeeding difficult. Why do babies have blocked noses? Having a blocked nose is a defense system of the respiratory system. Excess mucus keeps the system moist and contains defense cells and substances that protect your baby from viruses and bacteria that could cause some infection. However, this defense mechanism has a flip side: when there is a lot of mucus…

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Shall we use this holiday season for daytime weaning?

4 December, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Daytime weaning (stopping to breastfeed during the day) is usually a long and slow process, at least compared with nighttime weaning. If you are thinking about weaning during the upcoming holiday season, there are advantages and disadvantages that you should know. From LactApp, we would like to make it easier for you to consider whether it is time to stop or if it is better to wait a little longer. We advise you not to wean during the holidays if…

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Breast milk collectors – what you need to know

27 November, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Breast milk collectors are devices designed to collect breast milk that drops from the other breast side while you are breastfeeding or manually pumping. They are very useful for nursing mothers who want to take advantage of every drop of milk their body produces, as they prevent any milk from getting lost. Furthermore, another function is to help prevent your bra from getting wet or soaking breast pads, which can cause discomfort or irritation to the skin. What are breastmilk collectors?…

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Reflux in breastfeeding babies

25 October, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a common occurrence in babies. It is the return, spitting up or regurgitating stomach contents to the mouth, usually without effort and occasionally. It is most common after feeding. Reflux occurs in about 1 in 5 healthy babies. It is considered a physiological and normal situation and should not be a cause of concern. Generally, it resolves without any treatment before the age of one year. It is important to differentiate between physiological gastroesophageal reflux (GER)…

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