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Ideas for your baby to return to breastfeed – breastfeeding refusal

19 September, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Babies are born to breastfeed, and breastmilk is their basic and primary food in their first two years of life. Therefore, it is not normal or would not be appropriate for a baby to stop breastfeeding on their own before their first birthday. Here, we are not talking about a conscious decision to stop breastfeeding made by the mother, but rather a breastfeeding refusal by the baby. We cannot repeat enough that breastfeeding is a matter of two, mother and…

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Nipple eczema

18 September, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Definition Nipple eczema is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by erythema, inflammation, papules, vesicles, exudates, and crusts. Lichenification, skin erosion, fissures, excoriations, and desquamation can also be observed in the area of the nipple and/or areola. This definition covers several types of dermatitis (seborrheic and atopic) and irritation or hypersensitivity at contact. In addition, this lesion often occurs concomitantly with Staphylococcus aureus skin infections. Symptoms of nipple eczema Symptoms commonly manifested by women who suffer from it are itching, burning, and…

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Treatment of vaginal prolapse with pelvic floor physiotherapy

11 September, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Carolina Solá is a physiotherapist specializing in pelvic floor health. In this article, she explains the approach to vaginal prolapse from a physiotherapy perspective. What is prolapse, and how is it classified? Pelvic prolapse is a common pathology; its prevalence and severity increase with age. We speak of prolapse if one or more of the anterior and posterior vaginal walls are descending. Although there is usually one main organ affected, by modifying the internal distribution of the viscera, the other…

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Waring signs after birth

5 September, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Do you know what are the warning signs after birth? After giving birth, you will be discharged between 24 hours and 2-3 days if you have given birth in a hospital. You will likely not see a healthcare professional again until some days later, depending on your local care plan. In some places, this can even be weeks after birth. Therefore, would you know what symptoms you need to look out for and when you should visit your midwife or…

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Premature newborn management from a logopedic perspective

4 September, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Andrea Valles, a neonatal logopedic (speech therapist), writes this post about the logopedic treatment of premature newborns.On November 14, 2024, LactApp held a specialized training in neonatal logopaedics, focused on logopaedic treatment applied to the premature newborn. This course, aimed at speech therapists (logopedists) and health professionals, focused on the importance of early intervention and how logopedics can improve the oral feeding of premature infants, a group particularly vulnerable to alterations in their oral and motor functions. Early intervention The…

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Oral aversion after tongue-tie release (frenectomy)

28 August, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Oral aversion after frenectomy, or tongue-tie release, is one of the most common complications in the care of ankyloglossia. In this post, we are going to talk about this situation and provide tools on how to deal with it. Incidence of oral aversion A baby’s mouth is not only intended to receive food; but it is a fundamental part of their learning process, which will allow them to get familiar with their body and set limits, and also, as they…

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Black Breastfeeding Week 2024

27 August, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

“Breastfeeding is a radical act of reclaiming our health, our bodies, and our future.” August 25th to 31st marks Black Breastfeeding Week 2024, the last week of Breastfeeding Awareness Month. In the US, but also in the UK, black mothers experience significantly worse health outcomes during their pregnancy and childbirth, and breastfeeding rates in the US are also lower amongst these communities. According to Kimberly Seals Allers, black author and activist’s book “The Big Let Down – How Medicine, Big…

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Breastpump: Questions & Answers

19 August, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

The use of the breast pump raises many questions and worries. Let’s see if we can answer some questions, and if you have any more, feel free to ask them in the comments. Do I have to sterilize the pump every time I use it? No. Manufacturers recommend sterilizing breast pumps before using them for the first time. After that, it is not necessary. Cleaning it just as you wash dishes in your kitchen is enough: by hand with soap…

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Galactocele: what it is and how it can affect breastfeeding

16 August, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

A galactocele is a benign process that can occur during breastfeeding and appears as a lump in the breast. What is a galactocele, and why does it appear? A galactocele is an accumulation of lipid material from breast milk outside the mammary ducts. A small cyst is formed, which is retained within the mammary stroma and has no exit to the nipple. It can be of variable size and can appear in any area of the breast. It can appear…

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Can I go to the dentist if I am breastfeeding?

15 August, 2024 LactApp Comments 0 Comment

Going to the dentist and having a good dental hygiene routine are always important to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. And during the breastfeeding period, this is just as important, or even more so, than at any other stage of our lives. But can I go to the dentist if I am breastfeeding? There are still many misconceptions and a lack of information about what to do and what not to do while breastfeeding. We received many questions on this…

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