Breastfeeding Support

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