Breastfeeding Support

19/12/2025

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11/12/2025

И опять об Гоголя, и опять об Пушкина, у детей рожденных кесаревым сечением в два раза меньше шансов вскормиться грудью, чтобы уменьшить разницу, надо стараться дать маме младенца в операционной, ну и не чистить ружья кирпичом конечно . Карфаген должен быть разрушен. Не разделяйте мам с новорожденным #гв #אפסהפרדה https://www.instagram.com/p/DSIeEUKD6yy/?igsh=MWppcGZ6N3YwaWQ0Mw==

11/12/2025

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Denmark is moving away from the “cry it out” sleep training method, largely due to pressure from over 700 psychologists who signed an open letter citing harm to infant emotional development, leading the Danish board to reconsider its guidance, emphasizing responsive care and secure attachment as healthier alternatives.

Studies find consistently ignoring a crying baby can negatively impact their brain development, increase stress hormones like cortisol and can even affect their future emotional health.

Babies communicate their needs by crying, and ignoring these cries can lead to prolonged periods of stress, causing a rise in cortisol levels. Elevated cortisol levels can negatively impact brain development, brain structure and a baby’s ability to regulate stress even later in life.

Consistent responsiveness to a baby’s cries helps them develop a sense of security and trust in their caregivers. This can lead to a more secure attachment, which is crucial for emotional well-being, healthy social relationships and brain development.

Babies are not trying to manipulate their parents when they cry, they are communicating their needs and attempting to establish a connection. Responding to these cries is critical for building a strong bond and promoting healthy development.

24/11/2025

Встреча группы поддержки кормящих мам La Leche League International , на улице Aхад ха ам 3 в Иерусалиме в четверг

05/11/2025

Кокрейн перепроверил что контакт кожа к коже действительно очень удачно

Don’t miss this brand-new 2025 Cochrane Review on skin-to-skin contact (SSC) for healthy term and late preterm newborns. Including research published since the last 2016 review, it reaffirms the positive impact of SSC on newborn stability and breastfeeding. Free download here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41120189/

23/10/2025

👶 Skin-to-skin contact involves placing the naked newborn on the mother’s uncovered chest immediately after birth. This simple practice helps babies adapt to life outside the womb, keeping them warm, reducing stress and crying, and supporting vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

New Cochrane evidence confirms what many already practice: immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers gives babies a better start in life.

Babies held skin-to-skin within the first hour after birth are more likely to:

🩵 Breastfeed exclusively
🩵 Maintain healthy body temperature and blood sugar
🩵 Breathe and adapt better outside the womb

Importantly, the evidence is now so strong that researchers argue it’s no longer ethical to conduct studies that separate mothers and babies after birth.

“Withholding skin-to-skin contact would now be considered unethical, as there is enough evidence to show that the practice improves newborn health and survival,” says Karin Cadwell, senior author and Executive Director and Lead Faculty of
Healthy Children Project Center for Breastfeeding.

Read more on our website: https://www.cochrane.org/about-us/news/strong-evidence-supports-skin-skin-contact-after-birth-standard-care

22/10/2025

26/07/2025

О раннем и не раннем отлучении у лошадей и "тетях"

Karen Martell observed 2 year old Butterscotch nursing from her Mom on Friday. It reminds me of what a friend said when I suggested she wait to wean her c**t. She wanted to ride her mare so she said wanted to wean the c**t at 3 months old. She stated "He can survive just fine at this age." I told her I felt the c**t needed mom for so many other things than food. She teaches him manners, what to avoid eating, how to stay out of trouble with other horses, avoid predators, snakebites and beestings and how to survive a storm. She calms the c**t when he gets upset about something. As humans know, raising a child is about so much more than breast milk.

In the wild I have seen several 4 year old stallions get upset about something and run to their mom for a comforting drink of warm milk. She is their rock. She is their professor and their anchor when they get into trouble and need reassurance that everything will be alright.

In the wild, we have witnessed mares with mastitis who could not nurse the c**t at an early age. The family took over while the mare recovered, but once she was feeling better, she resumed the roll of Mom. This is why foals nearly always have the "aunty" who is there from day one to comfort and teach the foal. In many cases that relationship is the strongest one, since in the wild the mom is usually back in foal in a couple weeks.

Observing nature is refreshing; it doesn't overthink everything the way some humans tend to.

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13/07/2025

Про СДВГ кормящих и их питание

Breastfeeding parents with ADHD have distinct nutritional needs that are often overlooked in both lactation support and ADHD care. The postpartum period requires increased calories and micronutrients to sustain both the body’s recovery and breast milk production, but individuals with ADHD may struggle to meet these needs due to executive functioning challenges, sensory sensitivities, and emotional regulation difficulties. ADHD is associated with dysfunction in key neurotransmitter systems—particularly dopamine and norepinephrine—which are influenced by diet and nutrient intake. Common nutrient deficiencies that can exacerbate ADHD symptoms include iron, magnesium, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids (especially DHA), B vitamins (particularly B6, B9/folate, and B12), vitamin D, and choline. These nutrients are essential for cognitive function, emotional balance, energy regulation, and nervous system health. For example, iron is critical for dopamine production, and its deficiency can worsen focus and fatigue. Magnesium supports relaxation and sleep; low levels are linked to increased hyperactivity and anxiety. DHA, a form of omega-3, supports brain structure and is transferred into breast milk to benefit the baby—but can leave the parent depleted

In practice, breastfeeding parents with ADHD may skip meals, forget to drink water, rely heavily on caffeine, or eat in repetitive, nutrient-poor patterns due to difficulty with planning, initiation, and follow-through. Sensory aversions can further limit food variety, and overstimulation may make mealtimes feel chaotic or unpleasant. These habits can lead to blood sugar crashes, mood swings, and worsening ADHD symptoms, creating a feedback loop of undernourishment and executive dysfunction. Support strategies should be realistic and neurodiversity-affirming—focusing on visual cues (like visible snack stations), simple and repeatable meals, pairing carbohydrates with protein to stabilize blood sugar, and utilizing reminders for hydration and eating

24/06/2025

Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) are a group of complex sugars; the third most abundant component of human milk. Over 100 different HMOs have been identified in human milk so far.

Which ones are found, and in what concentration, is unique to each mother. Genetics, how many children the mother has had, the age of the nursling, and even the seasons, have been found to influence this unique HMO set in each woman.

Many HMOs cannot be digested by humans but instead act as food for bacteria in your baby’s tummy. These bacteria help your baby to resist infection from harmful bacteria and to develop a normal gut microbiome.

The microbiome plays an enormous role in making sure the gut and immune system develop properly. HMOs can also trick bacteria and viruses into binding to them, instead of the gut wall, preventing them from infecting your baby.

Some HMOs have the potential to reduce the risk of diarrheal diseases, one of the most common causes of infant mortality under age 5.

One HMO called DSLNT has been linked to a reduction in the risk of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC). NEC is a potentially fatal disorder, most often affecting premature babies, in which tissues in the gut become inflamed and start to die.

Researchers say that this is likely only the beginning of our understanding of this remarkable set of breastmilk components.

Image: The Human Milk Oligosaccharides Constellation poster is back in stock. This image was imagined and designed by our Graphic Designer Lisa.

She took one look at the molecular shape of HMOs, and said “They look like constellations”. The moon is composed of the known components of human milk. And so it began.
Shop the poster: https://human-milk.com/collections/science-resources

More science, references, support and resources can be found at https://human-milk.com

10/06/2025

Skincubator! Our native invention!Все таки что то осмысленное!

הפיתוח הישראלי שמאפשר להורים לחבק פגים: "בזכות הסקינקובטור הרגשתי חיבור אמיתי לבני"

זה אחד הדברים הכי מאתגרים בהורות לפגים - הצמדת התינוק הזעיר אל גוף ההורה, כדי שיחוש את מגע העור. פיתוח ישראלי חדשני, שכבר מופעל בבתי חולים בארץ, מאפשר שהייה של היילוד על אחד מהוריו במשך שעות רבות ביום, בלי חשש שייגרם לו נזק בגלל ניתוק ממכשירים ומתוך הנחה שהצמידות הזו מסייעת לתפקוד הלב הקטן שלו ❤
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