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Is it possible to feel aroused when breastfeeding?

2 December, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

“Sometimes, when I am breastfeeding my 8-month-old baby, I have the sensation to feel aroused. I feel warmth in my vulva and a desire for sex. It makes me feel very confused. Is this normal?” From time to time, we receive questions similar to this one. To feel aroused during breastfeeding is something that can be very confusing for a mother. How can she get aroused while feeding her baby? Arousal during breastfeeding has an explanation Actually, the explanation is…

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Breast milk collectors – what you need to know

27 November, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

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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Back to work and breastfeeding – special summary

22 November, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

In this article, we share a special summary with all the information you need to prepare to go back to work and breastfeed after your maternity leave. Find out in detail what you need to prepare and plan to manage your return to paid work and maintain your breastfeeding journey. For most mothers, this is a stressful time, a time of grief and conflicting feelings, as maternity leave is coming to an end and another stage is about to begin. You may…

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Nursing strike: What can I do if my baby refuses breastfeeding?

20 November, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Babies are born to breastfeed; they expect a breast, and biologically, they need it for at least their first year of life. They must breastfeed to survive, and there is no reason to stop. But there are some babies who, from one day to the other and usually between 8 months and a year old, stop breastfeeding, and then they don’t want to get close to the breast anymore: this is also called a nursing strike. When the mother does…

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Newborn baby poop color and constipation

19 November, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Newborn baby poop is a subject that worries mothers a lot and is a common topic of consultation and debate. The color, texture, smell, and other details of it can be a cause of worries and concerns. Here, we will try to answer the usual questions about this subject for babies who are exclusively breastfeeding and do not have any other food or formula: Does my baby have diarrhea? The normal stools of a breastfed baby can be confused with…

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Carpal tunnel syndrome and breastfeeding

14 November, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a disease of the peripheral nervous system that occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm to the hand, is pressed or trapped inside the carpal tunnel at the wrist. The median nerve controls sensations in the front part of the fingers (except for the little finger), as well as impulses from some small muscles in the hand that allow the fingers and thumb to move. What are the symptoms of carpal tunnel…

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Medication to stop breast milk supply: 10 most frequently asked questions

12 November, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

The use of medication to stop breast milk supply can generate questions. So here are the most frequently asked questions on this subject, which usually come up when weaning a baby from the breast: 1. What is cabergoline, and what does it do? Dostinex® (cabergoline) is a medication that causes a drop in prolactin in the blood, which can result in a drop in breast milk supply. It is especially effective if the mother takes it immediately after giving birth….

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Do I need to take vitamin supplements when I am breastfeeding?

6 November, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Breastfeeding mothers frequently ask our experts if they need to take certain vitamin supplements and minerals so they don’t get nutritional deficiencies that could affect their health and the quality of their breast milk. A wide range of such vitamin supplements on the market target nursing mothers. Even certain eye-raising pediatricians on YouTube recommend 3 different jars of vitamin complexes to breastfeeding mothers and specify what each of the nutrients is supposedly important for. The belief that breastfeeding requires mothers…

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Pee leaks after giving birth – what to do?

4 November, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Pee leaks are very common after childbirth. However, this should not be taken as normal, as it may mean that something is wrong with your pelvic floor. There are different problems during the postpartum time that end up causing urine incontinence. Urine incontinence after childbirth After pregnancy and childbirth, the pelvic floor undergoes changes, and to avoid long-term complications, it is important to have a pelvic floor check-up at 6 weeks after a vaginal birth or 8 weeks after a…

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Formula milk: types and differences

30 October, 2024 LactApp UK Comments 0 Comment

Let’s talk about different types of commercial formula milk: which are the most suitable, when is it necessary to change the type of milk, which formula should a baby that is intolerant to cow’s milk protein have, and can they have plant-based drinks? Here, we clarify some of these questions. I don’t want or can’t breastfeed; what milk can I give my baby? During the first year of a baby’s life, the main food should be milk, either breast milk…

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