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Anaphylaxis caused by breastfeeding

29 September, 2023 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Anaphylaxis caused by breastfeeding is a rare situation in the context of breastfeeding that appears as an allergic response to the milk ejection reflex. It usually occurs within a few minutes of latching on or expressing (manually or with a breast pump), although it can also appear up to half an hour later. Pathophysiology Although the pathophysiology of this condition is not clear, it is possible that the decrease in progesterone and the increase in prolactin after birth cause mast…

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The one-year breastfeeding crisis: my baby only wants to breastfeed

29 September, 2023 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

What is the one-year breastfeeding crisis? When breastfeeding babies approach their first birthday, they might be entering the one-year breastfeeding crisis. Have you heard about it? At this stage, you might assume that your child will be eating a little more each day and, perhaps, breastfeed a little less. If your baby has already been eating* solids with some ease, he or she may now suddenly refuse to eat or eat very small amounts of only a couple of foods…

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Fear of breastfeeding not working

25 September, 2023 LactApp Comments 0 Comment

During pregnancy, you may have many worries and things you are afraid of, especially if it is your first baby. Everything seems to be a new world, almost a long-distance race in which the pregnant woman seems to have to achieve certain milestones as she goes along: preparing the famous baby’s bedroom, shop for the basics and essentials to survive motherhood, getting all the relevant medical tests, worrying about weight gain and diet, deciding where to give birth. And then,…

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Spina bifida: what it is and risk factors

22 September, 2023 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

November 21 marks International Spina Bifida Day, which seeks to raise awareness of this condition that can be prevented during the time of trying to get pregnant. Spina bifida is a type of neural tube defect; in this case, the spinal column does not close completely during the first weeks of pregnancy, which can damage the nerves and leave the spinal cord unprotected. Classification of spina bifida There are 3 types of spina bifida, which are classified according to their…

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10 things you should never say to a breastfeeding mother

20 September, 2023 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Let’s help all those relatives, friends, neighbors, and complete strangers who come across breastfeeding mothers in their lives. It turns out that when they come face to face with a mother, they don’t know what to say and end up saying any nonsense that, in the best of cases, can end up with the mother’s eyes rolling. Here is what you should NEVER say to a breastfeeding mother: 1. “You’re not doing it right.” Here, we include phrases such as…

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How should a baby sleep in order to be safe?

15 September, 2023 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Much has been written about how to sleep safely with a baby. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) has been, and continues to be, a major fear for families and professionals alike. SIDS is estimated to have an incidence of between 1 and 4 per 1000 live births. The epidemiology of SIDS is still unknown, and its diagnosis is reached by ruling out other causes. Some studies associate how and where the baby sleeps with the increase of this syndrome. For…

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Is your baby a late-preterm? Then this information is for you

12 September, 2023 LactApp Comments 0 Comment

Everyone knows that premature babies need a lot of care and attention, but have you ever heard of late preterm babies who are also called near-term babies? When is a baby considered late preterm? Late preterm babies are those born between 34+0 and 36+6 weeks of pregnancy. When they are born at 34-35 weeks, it is possible that they spend a few days in a neonatal unit, but many times, babies who are born close to 36 weeks of pregnancy…

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Breastfeeding peer support groups

11 September, 2023 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Breastfeeding support groups are a fundamental resource for any mother who wants to breastfeed. They are an important meeting point for mothers in very similar situations. What is a breastfeeding support group? There are many different support groups for mothers, and among them, there are those that are dedicated breastfeeding support groups. There are also more general groups about parenting and maternity. In a breastfeeding support group, you can find: Other mothers like you who are interested in breastfeeding, either…

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Ankyloglossia (tongue-tie): proposal of a new classification

10 September, 2023 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

The FreLac team (1), with extensive experience in the care of ankyloglossia, has recently published an article proposing a new classification for tongue-tie (more on its prevalence here). Until now, the most commonly used classifications have been mainly anatomical, focusing on the appearance of the frenulum without taking into account its symptomatology. The FreLac team’s proposal takes into consideration both, the anatomy and the related symptomatology. They propose 4 types of limiting sublingual frenulum: Anterior tongue-tie This is a frenulum…

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“My baby refuses to breastfeed and prefers a bottle; I feel bad”

6 September, 2023 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

“My baby is 4 months old. Two weeks ago, I had to start giving him formula as he was not gaining enough weight. The first days were fine, but now he doesn’t want to breastfeed anymore. Every time I approach him to my breast, he gets angry and cries. I feel very bad, I am so sad. And when I talk about it to my family, nobody understands me.” When something like this happens, and it is unexpected, when a…

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