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Extraction, collection, and transport of samples for human milk lab test

Extraction, collection, and transport of samples for human milk lab test

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A human milk lab test is a diagnostic tool that can be useful at certain times during lactation.However, the protocols for indicating the culture are not yet very standardized, even so, it is increasingly recommended to perform a milk culture lab test in the following situations: For the milk culture to have the proper diagnostic value, the sample must be extracted, collected, and transported in the best conditions. For this purpose, we have prepared an infographic with the most important…

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Blood cholesterol levels in women during lactation

Blood cholesterol levels in women during lactation

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Let’s talk about cholesterol. In clinical practice, we are often faced with the challenge of analyzing blood test results for breastfeeding women. Increasingly, we are seeing breastfeeding mothers at a more advanced age and, therefore, more likely to have comorbidities. Dyslipidemia is one of the most frequent in our context. Blood cholesterol during lactation We have carried out a literature review of the studies published on cholesterol levels during lactation. During pregnancy, plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels increase progressively from…

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Shall we use this holiday season for daytime weaning?

Shall we use this holiday season for daytime weaning?

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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

Breast milk collectors – what you need to know

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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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Breast pumps: Recommendations for correct use

Breast pumps: Recommendations for correct use

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Breast pumps can be a great ally in the breastfeeding journey of a woman; they can help to overcome certain circumstances or specific complications and help to maintain deferred breastfeeding (exclusive pumping) in the case of mother-infant separation, when the mother goes back to work or is useful for other reasons. Nevertheless, using a breast pump is not necessary in all cases as not all breastfeeding women need to have and use a breast pump, and so each case should be…

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Separation of mother and baby in the first hours after birth

Separation of mother and baby in the first hours after birth

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After birth, the newborn (NB) expects to be reunited with their mother. But what happens when a separation of mother and baby in the first hours after birth is necessary? The first contact is made through skin-to-skin contact with the double objective of favoring the adaptation of the newborn and initiating breastfeeding if the mother desires to do so. However, there are situations that prevent this skin-to-skin contact from happening or extend over time, usually due to a separation between…

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Infant daytime sleep

Infant daytime sleep

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There are few publications on physiological infant daytime sleep in the context of breastfeeding. Sleep is one of the topics of most concern to families. Common expressions such as “sleeping like a baby” are a clear example of the fact that babies are often thought to have deep and continuous sleep. This causes endless concerns for their caregivers because they are not valid. Infant sleep is a physiological process that begins in the fetal stage and evolves until the child…

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Supplementing Milk in Breastfeeding Babies

Supplementing Milk in Breastfeeding Babies

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Babies often receive supplementing milk during breastfeeding, sometimes with formula and sometimes with pumped breast milk. The introduction of supplemental milk, as a form of administration and its content, can affect the feeding of the infant, and therefore, it is very important to examine thoroughly its actual need. This article discusses what supplementing means, when it is needed, and the best options for administering it. What is supplementing? Supplementing means giving variable amounts of milk to a baby once or…

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Management of breast engorgement

Management of breast engorgement

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Breast engorgement is a situation that can complicate lactation at the time of its establishment. It appears during the onset of lactogenesis II and can endanger the continuation of lactation. What is lactogenesis II? Lactogenesis is the physiological process in which the ability to secrete milk is developed, which is divided into 3 phases: Lactogenesis I, secretory initiation. This occurs during gestation. Lactogenesis II, secretory activation. This begins immediately after delivery, reaching its maximum peak at 48-72 hours, and is…

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Reflux in breastfeeding babies

Reflux in breastfeeding babies

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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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