There has been a lot of talk about different techniques to increase milk supply rapidly. First of all, we must keep in mind that the important thing is not to produce lots of milk but to produce the right amount for your baby. That is to say, there is a lot of talk about remedies and foods to have more milk, but what we really need is to regulate the milk we produce, and that is achieved mainly by breastfeeding…
Breast compression is a simple technique that can help improve milk flow and transfer when there are difficulties with breastfeeding. It consists of continuous compression of the breast of the breastfeeding person so that the infant’s suckling is usually more effective. Breast compression techniques can help in different situations, such as: Infants with difficulties in gaining weight Infants with Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) or low birth weight Newborns that are very sleepy or present immature suckling – to prevent difficulties in milk transfer. During…
Breastfeeding mothers get sick, and breastfeeding does not prevent them from becoming ill, just like the rest of the population. But you might wonder: can I take medication? There is a great fear of medication during breastfeeding because there is a belief that the drugs the mother takes go directly into her breast milk and reach the baby’s body straight away. This has two negative effects: mothers either do not take any medication they need or they stop breastfeeding, partially…
If you are pregnant, congratulations! It’s time to learn what you need to know and prepare yourself before your baby is born. Pregnancy is the ideal time to consider your questions and worries if you plan to breastfeed your baby. Here are some suggestions: Is there anything I can do in pregnancy to prepare for breastfeeding? Yes, of course! During pregnancy, you have a lot of time to prepare for your baby’s arrival: buy clothes, look for the best car…
Introduction Every year, on October 25, International Dwarfism and Achondroplasia Awareness Day is celebrated to spread information and raise awareness about the reality of people affected by different pathologies affecting their growth. In this article, we will focus on breastfeeding children with achondroplasia, a type of bone dysplasia caused by a genetic disorder that is the leading cause of dwarfism. However, some situations described below may also apply to different types of bone dysplasia in infants and children. Achondroplasia is…
The first hours of life are important for the initiation, establishment, and maintenance of breastfeeding. It has been widely demonstrated. What makes it so important? The first latch creates a lasting impact on the newborn in the way they latch onto and suckle at the breast. As for early initiation, although it has not been explicitly evaluated, evidence suggests that there are positive benefits that influence higher breastfeeding rates at discharge and in its duration. As healthcare professionals, how can we…
I am a mom of a six-year-old girl and a twenty-five-month-old toddler with whom I just started weaning five days ago. I thought I was totally ready, but as I keep him away from my breast, I realize that I would still love to have him attached for another few months. But then I remember the anxiety I felt in the last few weeks and I stand my ground again. Leo is a high-demand baby. I found this out because…
Apart from the experience and knowledge healthcare professionals may have about breastfeeding techniques, postures, latching, difficulties, pathology, or physiology, accompanying breastfeeding mothers is based on direct person-to-person contact. The words you use to communicate, as well as the nonverbal language, will allow you to establish an initial bond of trust from which you can address the presenting issues. We must keep in mind that in many postpartum and breastfeeding situations, what women often ask for is to feel listened to…
In professional practice, it is very possible that you will accompany the bereaved lactation of mothers who have lost their baby during pregnancy or childbirth. In this post, we explain how to do this. After the placenta is delivered, lactogenesis II is set in motion, regardless of the birth outcome and the gestational weeks of pregnancy. Many mothers and families are unfamiliar with this, which can be unexpected for many during a complex emotional time. Mothers and families need to…
During the postpartum period, many women have pelvic floor problems that negatively affect their quality of life. In pregnancy and childbirth, the tissues must move to accommodate the baby and adjoining structures. The tissues have to be more active and stretched than normal throughout pregnancy and childbirth. This stretching of ligaments and muscles leads to pelvic floor problems. The following is a description of the most common postpartum pelvic floor problems. In the attached link, we explain how to work…