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Maximizing milk production with hands-on pumping

15 January, 2023 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

The combined pumping technique (also known as hands-on pumping) is particularly useful when large quantities of expressed breastmilk and the maintenance of milk supply are needed. This is especially the case when the newborn is admitted to the hospital due to being preterm or some other pathology that makes it difficult to breastfeed directly and when milk production may decrease. Knowing the right tools to use in these situations can help the mother to be more efficient in expressing milk….

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Ban bottles in the hospital to promote breastfeeding?

12 January, 2023 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Two hospitals in Mexico – Hospital Universitario and Hospital General de Saltillo, in Coahuila – have been recently in the news for banning the entry of all baby bottles, pacifiers, formula milk, and breast pumps to families with babies born or admitted into their facilities. Families and visitors will not be able to access the hospital with any of these items, and if they do bring them, they must be deposited in a box at the entrance, as seen in…

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11 most frequently asked questions during the first trimester of pregnancy

8 January, 2023 LactApp Comments 0 Comment

When we realize we are pregnant, we may have a lot of doubts. Let’s answer the most common ones. When should I make an appointment for pregnancy monitoring?Although it depends on each place, it seems that it is usually recommended to make the first visit to the midwife or gynecologist at 7 or 9 weeks of gestation, to inform you about the monitoring of pregnancy and schedule all the tests of the first trimester. What tests will I undergo in…

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The biting stage in breastfeeding

7 January, 2023 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

“My baby is 8 months old. He has started to bite me, and now I’m scared to breastfeed him. I don’t know what I should do to stop him from doing this, and, most of all, I don’t want to stop breastfeeding. Is there a solution to prevent biting?” Almost all mothers will experience some biting during the course of their breastfeeding journey. Some people think that this stage marks the time of weaning and that if the baby has…

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The indirect costs of suboptimal breastfeeding rates

3 January, 2023 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months of age and with other complementary foods up to 2 years of age or older (1) due to the multiple benefits for mother and baby. Today we talk about the indirect costs to the healthcare system of suboptimal breastfeeding rates. The American Academy of Pediatrics defines suboptimal breastfeeding as breastfeeding that does not comply with exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and continues breastfeeding until 1 year or as long…

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“Postnatal women still exist during the holidays”

2 January, 2023 LactApp Comments 0 Comment

Here we share the experience of a new mother during the holiday season. Postnatal women still exist during the holidays.

“My baby is breastfeeding to sleep”

27 December, 2022 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

“I have a question. My 8-week-old baby breastfeeds to sleep. He doesn’t seem to know how to sleep any other way, and everyone tells me I should get him to fall asleep on his own. Is it bad for him to fall asleep at the breast?” When a baby comes into our lives, one thing that generates the most questions is the baby’s sleep. And even if we have been warned that babies do not sleep too much, when reality…

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Can I drink alcohol when breastfeeding?

22 December, 2022 LactApp Comments 0 Comment

We get many queries related to alcohol consumption and breastfeeding. This is not an easy topic to address, and mothers who seek information about drinking alcohol when breastfeeding find contradictory messages and different information depending on where they live. Here, we are trying to shed some light on the subject by providing different aspects and publications from reputable organizations so that each mother can make her own decision with the information in hand. The consumption of alcohol Before exposing the…

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Is your child a picky eater? Here are some tips

20 December, 2022 LactApp Comments 0 Comment

Babies grow up, and there comes a time when they are ready to start trying new foods in addition to breast milk. Some babies and children show an enormous interest in food and experimenting with new tastes; others show less interest in solid foods or directly reject them and are picky eaters. It is important to know that little or no interest in eating (or small amounts) in a one-year-old or older may be related to specific times in the…

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How to prepare a feeding bottle properly

14 December, 2022 Alba Padró Comments 0 Comment

Every woman should have all the information she may need in order to decide which breastfeeding experience she desires to have. Many women offer mixed feeding to their babies (breastfeeding plus artificial milk) so we think it is appropriate to talk today about how to prepare a feeding bottle. We don’t know if you’ve been up to date with the latest news about babies suffering from salmonellosis, as the formula they were drinking was contaminated with the bacteria. Artificial milk…

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