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Breast pumps: Recommendations for correct use

27 November, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

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

20 November, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

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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Supplementing Milk in Breastfeeding Babies

5 November, 2024 Alba Padró Comments 0 Comment

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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Cleft lip or palate and breastfeeding

8 October, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

How can we maintain (or try to maintain, depending on the severity of the case) lactation in situations of cleft lips, teeth, and palate? What is cleft lip/palate, and how does it affect breastfeeding? During pregnancy, the lips are formed between weeks 4 and 7, and the palate between weeks 6 and 9 of pregnancy. Labial, alveolar and/or palatal clefts occur when the tissues that form these oral structures fail to unite. There is a great variation in the presentation…

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diferencias entre la intolerancia a la lactosa y APLV

Difference between lactose intolerance and cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA)

1 October, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Frequently, the differences between lactose intolerance and CMPA, which stands for cow’s milk protein allergy, are not well distinguished. This happens not only to families but also to healthcare professionals. A food allergy and food intolerance are both adverse reactions to the consumption of certain foods. Differentiating the symptoms, causes, and treatment is key to guiding families in case their infants suffer from any of these pathologies. Characteristics of food allergy Food allergy is a reaction of the immune system…

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Stages of Nipple Damage

7 June, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Nipple soreness is one of the most common problems during breastfeeding. Moreover, as this problem is related to pain, numerous studies indicate that this is one of the main reasons for mothers to stop breastfeeding. When a breastfeeding mother presents nipple lesions, it is important to know the etiology of the lesions and the most appropriate treatment. Firstly, an assessment of the feeding technique, the latch, and the oral structures of the infant is essential to know the cause of…

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Fasting recommendations for breastfed infants and children

19 April, 2024 LactApp Comments 0 Comment

Sometimes, it is necessary to perform medical procedures on infants or young children that require fasting beforehand, mainly for procedures under sedation or anesthesia. These procedures include performing certain diagnostic tests that require immobility or are painful, certain treatments or surgical interventions. The main reason for recommending fasting is to avoid bronchoaspiration of regurgitated gastric contents with potentially serious consequences. Other procedures do not require fasting beforehand, even though in some interventions they are still recommended, but in fact, it has…

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Breastfeeding multiple births

19 January, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

In recent decades, multiple births have been increasing in developed countries from a prevalence of 1-2% to a prevalence of 3-4%. This is due to factors such as the increase in maternal age and the use of fertility treatments. Let’s look into the challenges of breastfeeding multiple births. Context of multiple pregnancies These pregnancies carry an increased risk of maternal and fetal complications during pregnancy and/or labor: In addition to this increased risk of complications, which often create worries and…

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Lactation cookies: how effective are they?

22 October, 2023 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Certain foods are believed to have galactagogue properties, such as brewer’s yeast, plantain flower, fennel, fenugreek, ginger, or lactation cookies, among many others. Although the scientific evidence for these products as galactagogues is limited and their effect is not proven (1), these products continue to be recommended to help increase breastmilk supply. In recent years, cookies based on oats, brewer’s yeast, flaxseed, and fenugreek are being marketed, especially in the USA, with alleged galactagogue properties. A recent study published in…

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When is supplementing milk recommended in breastfeeding?

17 August, 2023 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Supplementing milk, whether with breast milk and/or commercial formula milk, is recommended in certain circumstances when milk transfer is poor or when the mother decides to do so. However, we often still find that healthcare professionals recommend supplementing without an appropriate reason, making it difficult for the mother to establish and maintain breastfeeding. What is supplementing milk? It is understood as administering a variable quantity of milk that is offered to the baby once or several times a day after…

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