Birth scars, whether from a C-section, episiotomy, or tearing, can cause pain, discomfort, a feeling of tightness, urine or stool leaks, and lack of abdominal control. All these problems have a common cause: adhesions. Adhesions are tissue that prevent the different layers involved, whether in the genital or abdominal area, from moving freely when any movement is made. Trying to rest, which is difficult to achieve in the postpartum period, can help to regenerate and recover the tissues. However, it…

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Among the risks and possible consequences related to frenotomy (the tongue-tie release procedure), the most common complication is post-operative hemorrhage, which is reported in various studies to affect between 3-19% of cases. Although this is the most frequently mentioned complication in the scientific literature, an underestimated complication experienced by many families must be considered. This is the baby’s refusal to breastfeed after the intervention. We know that in many cases, it is recommended to give pain relief as a routine…

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Constipation is a very overlooked and normalized topic in society, and women are often more prone to constipation, even before pregnancy or childbirth. In addition, constipation has a negative influence on the pelvic floor, especially over a long time. These recommendations can help to improve constipation and avoid damaging the pelvic floor: Additionally, in case of digestive problems, a professional should be consulted about probiotics, which can improve the gut microbiome and digestion. Even so, it is important to see…

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As breastfeeding experts, we must be able to evaluate a feed and recognize warning signs that alert a professional to its lack of safety and efficacy. Feeding at the breast is physiological for newborns and, as has been pointed out, the patterns of an infant born at term with adequate weight should be mature, effective, and safe (Rendón-Macías et al., 2012; Shandley et al., 2021). Despite this, there are situations in which infants will present disturbances in the feeding process…

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It’s summer in the northern hemisphere and temperatures are rising, so many families may wonder about the most appropriate sun protection for themselves and their children. The importance of sun exposure for any living being and also the need for protection to avoid skin problems are well known. Sun protection is a key element for this time of the year, and choosing the one that best suits each situation is important. Sunlight The sun emits energy in the form of…

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Pain during sexual intercourse – dyspareunia – is usually very present and normalized in the lives of postpartum women. Here, we explain how they can protect the pelvic floor to prevent dyspareunia. There are many factors, such as scars from episiotomies or tears, hormonal imbalance that promotes vaginal dryness, excess tone and stiffness of the pelvic floor muscles, or the continuous state of alarm in which a postpartum mother finds herself, which makes this pain so present and so difficult…

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A prolapse is a descent of any of the different organs found in the pelvis through the vagina. On many occasions, it can cause a feeling of heaviness in the vagina (such as the sensation of wearing a mispositioned tampon, pressure, or a lump in the vagina), as well as some urine or fecal leakage or difficulties to hold in gas. There are many types of prolapse depending on the descending organ, but they usually have a common treatment, which…

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Pierre Robin syndrome (or Pierre Robin sequence) (PRS) is a rare congenital disease that occurs with a prevalence of 1 in 10,000 births. Its characteristics are a set of three anomalies of the craniofacial area: glossoptosis, retrognathia, and a median velopalatine fissure. It is called a sequence because the morphological alterations produced are a consequence of each other. This sequence can occur alone or together with other morphological alterations, forming a more complex syndrome. These anomalies can cause dysfunctions in…

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Urinary incontinence is one of the most frequent problems of the pelvic floor in postpartum women. There are different types, which are classified as follows: To improve these problems, there are different solutions to it depending on the type of incontinence, but they all aim to improve control and awareness of their own body. This is achieved by: Although all of these tips can help to protect the pelvic floor and reduce urine leakage, it is important that women see…

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