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Tus pechos tienen "memoria mamaria".
¿Sabías que tus pechos tienen "memoria mamaria"? En realidad, esta memoria ayuda a tus pechos a prepararse para la lactancia del segundo, tercero, cuarto (y más allá) bebé. Si fuiste una mamá superlechera y tuviste una abundante producción de leche materna con tu segundo...
¿Cómo se fabrica la leche materna?
Soy asesora de lactancia de Ardo. ¿Cómo se produce la leche materna? Hablemos de ello. Cuando das el pecho, puede que mires a tu dulce bebé y pienses "¿cómo se hace mi leche materna?". Pues bien, cuando te extraes leche o tu bebé mama, los mensajes de tu...
Cómo aumentar la producción de leche materna
Soy asesora de lactancia de Ardo. Hablemos, ¡relájate! ¿Tienes problemas con la bajada de la leche? ¿Quieres aumentar la producción de leche? Prueba estos consejos para relajarte y extraer más leche. Las investigaciones demuestran que las mamás que practican técnicas de relajación mientras...
Cómo cambia la leche materna a lo largo del día
I’m a lactation counselor with Ardo. Let’s talk – your milk changes throughout the day! Your breastmilk is just amazing! The composition of your breast milk changes throughout the day to adapt to your baby's needs. Your milk is more than just a meal - it's also a...
Let’s Talk Montgomery Glands!
I’m a lactation counselor with Ardo. Let’s talk Montgomery glands! No, those little bumps around your nipples aren’t pimples! Nope, those little bumps surrounding your nipple on the on the areola are called Montgomery glands. They produce a natural oil that cleans,...
Different Babies = Different Milk!
Don’t compare what you pump to what other moms pump! Many moms worry that the milk they pump doesn’t look like what other moms have posted on social media – milk bottles filled with over 5oz of milk, a fat layer so think that the bottle can be turned over without...
Power Outage Pumping
Moms who rely on electricity for pumping breast milk, should think of additional options to power their electric breast pump. In the event of a power outage, especially one that lasts a day or more, parents can find themselves in a significant breastmilk removal bind. As a healthcare professional, I ask how long does this parent have before their milk supply suffers and adverse effects (pain, engorgement, plugged ducts) are felt?
Silicone “Breast Pumps” vs. True Manual Hand Pump
Although they have the word “pump” in the title, silicone “breast pumps” are not actual breast pumps. Instead, they should really be termed “silicone milk collectors”. These devices use suction to stay on the breast and are designed specifically to use on one breast...
Breast Milk Rainbow
Breast milk can take on a number of colors. We walk through the most common colors, causes and when to reach out to your doctor.