Since COVID-19 was first recognized in late 2019, the virus has rapidly spread throughout the world. In an effort to mitigate the devastating effects of this virus, varying levels of “stay at home” orders have been implemented in most countries around the world. This has resulted in the closure of schools, daycares, workplaces, and…
Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century with far-reaching and enduring adverse consequences for health outcomes. Over 42 million children younger than 5 years worldwide are estimated to be overweight or obese, and if current trends continue, then an estimated 70 million children will be overweight or…
Excerpt from the research study Human milk cortisol and immune factors over the first three postnatal months: Relations to maternal psychosocial distress. Many bioactive factors are present in human milk, including immune factors and hormones. These factors contribute to optimal infant health and development. The immune factors in human milk complement the infant’s immature…
After great reviews and comments of the first edition, we are proud to launch the second edition of our Psychology and Neuroscience of Breastfeeding training course, directed by Ibone Olza, MD, PhD, perinatal psychiatrist and Carmela K Baeza, MD, IBCLC. The training focuses on the most updated neuroscience and psychological aspects of breastfeeding and the mother-baby interaction from…
“We decided that the most sensible thing was that my husband stay with our older girl while I went in to birth alone – it was a painful decisión. Our girl was asleep in the car and my husband did not want me to go in alone and carrying my bag. I told him we…
#youarenotabadmother if you can´t conceive a child. Infertility is neither a punishment nor a sign. Infertility is a distressing process that generates tension in women and their partners. They do not need advice or empty words, just support – let´s care for women. Our society sends contradictory messages to women – on the one hand,…
#youarenotabadmother if you could not or decided not to breastfeed your baby. The bond with your baby is built every day in many ways. Breastfeeding difficulties require expert support that is respectful of mothers´ rights. Mothers don´t need pressure, they need to be understood – let´s care for mothers. Breastfeeding should something to enjoy. However,…
#youarenotabadmother if you suffered the loss of your baby. There are multiple reasons for perinatal loss: it is not your fault. Perinatal loss and grief are often minimized or hidden. Families that experience loss have the right to express their grief and be respected – let´s care for mothers. The loss of a pregnancy or…
#youarenotabadmother if parenting makes you feel exhausted or discouraged. Our modern social networks do not understand the needs of these first years. Maternity support should be a public health policy. We need true respect for childhood and an economic investment for its support – let´s care for mothers. Many recent mothers feel that “they do…
#youarenotabadmother if you have OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma or grief. You have the right to receive assistance. Mothers with psychological distress or mental health issues usually feel guilty or ashamed about reaching out for the professional help they require. Let´s offer to help – let´s care for mothers. One out of five mothers may suffer…
