“Breastfeeding should be a part of all medical disciplines”: Interview with Ruth Mayné
Interview with Ruth Mayné, a paediatric dentist and alumni of the LactApp postgraduate course in lactation.
Lip Out Technique(II): uses in treatment
The Lip Out technique, developed by the pediatric physiotherapist and IBCLC and director of Grupo Aúpale, José García Morales, is a diagnostic and treatment tool for breast latch sealing during breastfeeding. José García, trained in this technique in the LactApp Updates. This article summarizes the first part of the session. The Lip Out, which we remind you, consists of removing the infant’s lower lip in order to observe the tongue and assess whether it is able to maintain the vacuum….
Lip Out Technique (I): Classification and Use Case in Diagnosis
Last February a lactation update session for professionals entitled “Physiotherapy in BF, Lip Out as a diagnostic tool and treatment of the seal” took place in LactApp. It was given by José Luís García-Morales, pediatric physiotherapist, IBCLC and director of Grupo Aúpale. Lip Out refers to an evaluation technique and treatment of the alterations that the tongue may present in the oral sealing function for breastfeeding. The technique consists of removing the infant’s lower lip in order to observe the tongue and…
Hypogalactia: How to Identify it and how to Accompany it?
Hypogalactia is defined as insufficient milk supply to maintain exclusive breastfeeding. A woman may have milk secretion, but this may not be sufficient, and she may need supplementation for the correct feeding of the infant. Studies indicate that 36% of mothers attribute the end of breastfeeding to a lack of milk supply. In reality, in the majority of cases, this is only a perception and is not confirmed, but genuine hypogalactia exists in 5% of mothers either due to anatomical variations…
Violence against women and health
The 25th of November marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. How does violence impact women’s health?
Premature babies and breastfeeding
For an infant to be considered full-term, the length of pregnancy is between 37 and 42 weeks, calculated by the gestational age (GA). If the gestation ends before 37 weeks, this is considered a preterm birth. Premature deliveries are divided into subcategories based on their gestational age: Extremely preterm: born before 28 weeks Very preterm: born between 28.1 and 31.6 weeks Moderately preterm: born between 32 and 34.6 weeks Late preterm: born between 35 and 36.6 weeks Viability limits have…
What to do when there is no latch within the first hour?
How can health professionals facilitate breastfeeding initiation when the latch does not occur spontaneously in the first hour after birth?
Use of probiotics in mastitis: a review of evidence
What is the evidence for probiotics as a prevention/treatment for mastitis? A review on the latest evidence.
Difference between breastfeeding leaders, counsellors, IBCLS and experts
Here we shed light on the different qualifications in lactation. What is the difference between leaders, counsellors and IBCLCs?
Resources for lactation professionals
Resources are necessary to find up-to-date, scientifically based information on breastfeeding for lactation professionals and healthcare professionals interested in breastfeeding medicine. On many occasions, generalist information, even if it comes from scientific organisations, does not take into account the unique characteristics of this particular stage of life and gives inadequate messages. For this reason, we have compiled a collection of the most widely used resources on breastfeeding for professionals: The World Health Organisation (WHO) frequently publishes information on breastfeeding, as…