The expert opinion of a Spanish psychiatrist has proven crucial in overturning a woman’s conviction in a case of pregnancy denial

The evaluation of psychiatrist Ibone Olza has been key in the process of understanding this mental disorder.This case in Costa Rica is a clear example of restorative justice in recognizing that both judicial and healthcare systems failed the woman.   On June 8th, the Court of Justice of San José (Costa Rica) acquitted 35 year-old…

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Childhood obesity impacts mental health – breastfeeding can help prevent it.

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…

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Effect of mother´s stress on breastmilk composition

  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…

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Psychology and Neuroscience of Breastfeeding, an introductory course – 2nd online edition

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…

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#youarenotabadmother if you can´t conceive a child. Infertility is neither a punishment nor a sign.

#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,…

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#youarenotabadmother if you could not or decided not to breastfeed your baby.

#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,…

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