The first hours of life are important for the initiation, establishment, and maintenance of breastfeeding. It has been widely demonstrated. What makes it so important? The first latch creates a lasting impact on the newborn in the way they latch onto and suckle at the breast. As for early initiation, although it has not been explicitly evaluated, evidence suggests that there are positive benefits that influence higher breastfeeding rates at discharge and in its duration. As healthcare professionals, how can we…

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Apart from the experience and knowledge healthcare professionals may have about breastfeeding techniques, postures, latching, difficulties, pathology, or physiology, accompanying breastfeeding mothers is based on direct person-to-person contact. The words you use to communicate, as well as the nonverbal language, will allow you to establish an initial bond of trust from which you can address the presenting issues. We must keep in mind that in many postpartum and breastfeeding situations, what women often ask for is to feel listened to…

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In professional practice, it is very possible that you will accompany the bereaved lactation of mothers who have lost their baby during pregnancy or childbirth. In this post, we explain how to do this. After the placenta is delivered, lactogenesis II is set in motion, regardless of the birth outcome and the gestational weeks of pregnancy. Many mothers and families are unfamiliar with this, which can be unexpected for many during a complex emotional time. Mothers and families need to…

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During the postpartum period, many women have pelvic floor problems that negatively affect their quality of life. In pregnancy and childbirth, the tissues must move to accommodate the baby and adjoining structures. The tissues have to be more active and stretched than normal throughout pregnancy and childbirth. This stretching of ligaments and muscles leads to pelvic floor problems. The following is a description of the most common postpartum pelvic floor problems. In the attached link, we explain how to work…

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For a preterm newborn, breast milk is not only considered a food but also a fundamental part of the infant’s treatment. Therefore, it is essential to know the different options available for oral feeding of preterm infants, to understand the differences between them as well as the pros and cons of each one. The first choice for feeding a preterm newborn is always the mother’s own milk. It is the only milk that is specifically formulated for the baby. It…

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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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