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How to prevent sore nipples when breastfeeding

27 June, 2020 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

It seems that most women assume that breastfeeding is painful during the first few days or even believe that you have to wait for the nipples to “toughen up,” but this is not the case at all. Sore nipples, when breastfeeding, should not be part of the motherhood journey, just as there should never be pain when breastfeeding. What are sore nipples? Sore nipples from breastfeeding are wounds of bigger or smaller size to the nipple: at the front, sides,…

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How to offer additional milk to a baby who is not gaining weight (supplementing)

9 May, 2020 LactApp Comments 0 Comment

How to offer additional milk to a baby who is not gaining weight? It is likely that the first thing that comes to your mind is a bottle. But if you have previously looked for information, it is also likely that other methods such as finger-syringe, cup, and spoon will come to your mind. Choosing one of these methods on how to offer additional supplemental milk, either expressed or artificial, to a baby who is not gaining weight can be…

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What is breast engorgement?

24 April, 2019 LactApp Comments 1 comment

In another article, we explained the coming in of mature milk after you have colostrum: a natural process that happens between 24 to 48 hours after birth. But this process can come with complications and become a painful problem. Today, we will talk about breast engorgement and how to resolve it. But let’s start from the beginning: What is breast engorgement? Engorgement is an accumulation of fluids, liquid blood, and plasma in the breasts in the first days after giving…

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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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