האנטומיה של השד
Anatomy of the lactating breast When performing ultrasound scans on the lactating breast, Dr Donna Geddes from The University of Western Australia began to question the anatomical diagrams that appeared in textbooks. The standard model of the breast was based on anatomical dissections carried out on cadavers by Sir Astley Cooper in 1840. Further research […]
דלקת בשד
Mastitis Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast that may be accompanied by infection. Mastitis mostly occurs during the first six weeks post-partum, however, it can also occur at any other point during lactation. Causes of mastitis are linked to insufficient milk drainage, milk stasis and inflammation. Blocked ducts and engorged breasts can also lead […]
הנקת היילוד
Breastfeeding the newborn Delivery and hospital practices are well known to influence the early breastfeeding experience. Stressful experiences during delivery and in the first hours and days post-partum can influence the timing of lactogenesis II (secretory activation) and long-term lactation success. Secretory activation, defined as the initiation of copious milk production, is triggered by the […]
הצמדת הנקה
Breastfeeding attachment For most mums, breastfeeding is a learned skill. Mums may therefore require breastfeeding latch tips and assistance with positioning and detaching their baby during breastfeeding. Optimal breastfeeding attachment, or latching, aims to ensure an adequate transfer of milk – and therefore sufficient drainage of the breast for continued milk supply – and prevention […]
קלמה: מחזון למציאות
Calma: from vision to reality Research had clearly shown that when breastfeeding, the baby is able to maintain a vacuum, stay attached to the breast, breathe regularly and therefore remain stable and calm. With that in mind, Medela had the vision to develop Calma, a feeding device based on the baby’s natural milk-removing behaviour. Calma’s […]
פטמות כואבות
Sore nipples Nipple pain or tenderness is one of the most common issues cited by mums in the first few days of breastfeeding. Nipple pain that extends beyond this period should not be considered normal and warrants further attention. If left untreated, sore nipples can lead to other breast problems such as engorgement, mastitis or […]
תאי גזע בחלב אם
Stem cells in breast milk Dr Foteini Kakulas (formerly Hassiotou) of The University of Western Australia has demonstrated that stem cells from breast milk can now be directed to become other body cell types such as bone, fat, liver and brain cells. Could this finally be the answer to ethically and easily obtaining pluripotent stem […]
תנוחות הנקה
Breastfeeding positions For most mums, breastfeeding is a learned skill. Mothers may therefore require additional breastfeeding support when learning how to breastfeed. In particular, mothers may require assistance with learning how to position and attach the baby to ensure they are able to feed the baby comfortably and that the baby is able to successfully […]
תרופות והנקה
Medications and breastfeeding Breastfeeding mums can safely use most prescribed medications. It is well known that most medications transfer into milk to an extent, however, most do so in levels which are not hazardous to the baby. Nonetheless, doctors and pharmacists should be notified that a mother is breastfeeding prior to prescribing her a particular […]
הסיבות לחסימת צינורות חלב
Reasons for blocked ducts Blocked or plugged ducts is a condition where a blockage in a milk duct results in poor or insufficient drainage of the duct. When milk builds up behind the blockage, the concentration of pressure in the duct may lead to local discomfort in the breast, or a lump may form. It […]