Whether you are returning to (paid) work, you will be away from your baby for a few days, or for other reasons, you may need to pump and create a breastmilk stash or reserve so you can leave breastmilk for your baby while you are away. You might have many questions, so here are our step-by-step tips on how to start. When should I start? Ideally, you should start between one month and 2 weeks before the scheduled date, which…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
What is a clogged (blocked) milk duct? A clogged or blocked milk duct is milk retention or an obstruction in a duct that has become inflamed, either caused by pressure or infection. The main symptoms of a clogged duct are that: What to do when you have a clogged duct? The following measures can help you to reduce and remove a clogged duct: Massageing round circles drawing a number 9 on your breast is a very simple and effective measure….
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…
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…
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…
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…