Warning signs during feeds
There are situations in which breastfed babies will show disturbances in the feeding process that can cause breastfeeding to end early. To avoid these problems, the role of…
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Articles on breastfeeding, parenting and maternal health.
World Breastfeeding Week 2024
Today marks the start of World Breastfeeding Week. From 1 to 7 August this worldwide campaign aims to raise awareness and encourage action on everything surrounding this practice.…
Postnatal depression: what it is and common symptoms
The birth of a child is usually a time of happiness for the whole family; however, for mothers it means facing physiological, physical, emotional and social changes that…
Inducing lactation without pregnancy
Inducing lactation without pregnancy is the process by which a woman can stimulate her breasts in order to produce milk for her baby. Among the reasons for going…
Labour and birth plan
Giving birth is a unique event in a woman’s life and in a couple’s relationship. That is why it is important that mothers take part fully in the…
Hypogalactia: what it is, causes and treatment
Breastfeeding is a physiological function, so it can sometimes fail or not work as well as expected. In fact, one of the biggest worries that first-time mothers have…
Guide to weaning and transition
Weaning is an exciting milestone for both parents and babies, as it is the time when your little one starts to explore the world of solid foods, leaving…
Everything you need to know about breast milk
Breast milk is the perfect food for newborns and infants. It is a unique substance containing a perfect combination of nutrients, antibodies and growth factors that promote the…
Meet Martita, a patient with CTNNB1 syndrome
CTNNB1 syndrome, discovered in 2012, is a severe rare neurodevelopmental disease associated with intellectual, motor and speech developmental disability, microcephaly, vision and behavioural problems, and sleep disturbances. It…
Most common breastfeeding problems
Breastfeeding is a wonderful and rewarding experience for many mothers, but it can also come with challenges. In this blog, we tell you about some of the common…