Deborah Mbom

A nursing strike, also known as a “breastfeeding strike,” occurs when a baby who has been breastfeeding well suddenly refuses to nurse. Typically, this behavior doesn’t emerge until the baby is at least 3 months old and becomes more aware of their surroundings. During a nursing strike, babies will often reject the breast but display … Read more

The let-down reflex, also known as the milk ejection reflex, is responsible for initiating the flow of breastmilk. It plays a crucial role in the breastfeeding process and is activated when your baby nurses. As your baby suckles at your breast, minute nerves are activated, prompting the hypothalamus and pituitary glands in the brain to … Read more

Hyperlactation syndrome, also referred to as oversupply in breastfeeding (chestfeeding), occurs when a lactating individual generates more breast milk than their infant requires. If you experience an excess production of milk, it can impact both you and your baby in various ways. Consulting with your healthcare provider or a lactation consultant can assist you in … Read more

Occasionally labeled as a milk blister or nipple blister, it denotes a localized area on the nipple that may contain fluid. A milk blister emerges when a nipple pore becomes obstructed, hindering the flow of breast milk as a result of skin growth over the milk ducts, thus forming a small blister. Alternatively, it can … Read more

Thrush, a form of yeast infection, can manifest in breastfed infants and on the nipples of breastfeeding mothers. It stems from an overgrowth of Candida albicans, a fungus naturally present in the digestive system and on the skin. While Candida typically coexists harmlessly, uncontrolled proliferation can lead to thrush. Breastfeeding women may experience thrush affecting … Read more