Breastfeeding is highly political, and appearances can be deceiving. Constance de Pélichy loses her breastfeeding-in-public-spaces challenge

In reality, no single method is superior to others for burping an infant. The only truly relevant approach remains careful observation of one's own baby and adapting to their needs.

How to explain the variations in risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrom for the prone sleeping position The risk of SID in the prone position is greater if the infant is too warm, is ill, has heavy blankets, or a soft mattress: this represents an increase in adaptive challenges. Other risks are developmental and reflect the child's maturity:

infants colics: The term "infantile colic" is being replaced by "infant distress syndrome," since there is no evidence that the pain originates in the colon.

Food allergies in infants, particularly in those who are exclusively breastfed, are a recurring theme in consultations, with elimination diets often undertaken in cases of "internal reflux" or "colic" noticed by parents. Frequently faced with contradictory information and inadequate support, mothers are often recommended prolonged elimination diets (particularly cow's milk protein elimination diets) or, failing that, premature weaning in favor of "special allergy" formulas.

Now, "breastfeeding-specific solutions" are appearing on the market. They contain, for example, coconut water, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and chloride, and are supposed to support fluid intake and reduce fatigue.

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), comprising Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), predominantly affect women of childbearing age, with incidence peaking between 15 and 35–40 years. This overlap with the fertile years places breastfeeding at the center of concerns for both patients and healthcare providers. Two distinct questions must not be confused:

The choice of flange size, and more recently, its shape, has long been presented as a central determinant of pumping comfort and efficiency. Yet, the evidence base underpinning current clinical recommendations remains surprisingly limited.

In 2022, the United States experienced a major infant food insecurity crisis triggered by the closure of a major manufacturing plant (Abbott Nutrition) and global supply chain disruptions.

This publication represents the second volume of the guidelines from the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Society of Breast Imaging, and the College of American Pathology on the management of benign breast diseases and addresses infectious and inflammatory breast conditions during breastfeeding: lactational mastitis (LM), granulomatous mastitis (GM), and periductal mastitis with squamous metaplasia of the lactiferous ducts* (PDM-SMOLD).

A new recommendation has just been published on the management of breast inflammation during breastfeeding. While the Clinical Protocol #36 of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM, 2022) laid the foundations for a spectrum-based approach, the new 2026 surgical guidelines and the theoretical model of Dr. Pamela Douglas (2022) redefine the pathophysiological mechanisms and reference interventions. We present a synthesis for each of these three perspectives:

As male contraceptive methods become increasingly accessible, the postpartum period seems to us an ideal opportunity to relieve mothers of this mental burden.

The findings suggest that breastfeeding aversion is strongly influenced by psychological and contextual factors, rather than purely physiological ones

Presentation of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocol on the prevention of underfeeding and overfeeding in the breastfed newborn

Although breastfeeding provides contraception in the first months postpartum, some mothers become pregnant while breastfeeding, and some even choose to tandem-nurse their second child. Breastfeeding during pregnancy is relatively common, particularly in low-income countries where contraceptive methods are less readily available. The desire to expand one’s family while continuing to breastfeed is a legitimate wish for many women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART

This study presents a randomised double-blind clinical trial in neonates presenting with tongue-tie (ankyloglossia): frenotomy (performed with scissors) versus a sham procedure, with evaluation of the LATCH score and pain immediately following the procedure.

urrent recommendations, including those of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM Clinical Protocol #8, 2017 revision), consistently advise against using the microwave to thaw or heat breast milk, due to uneven heating, the difficulty of controlling temperature, and documented reductions in the activity of immunological factors above approximately 40 °C.

Migraines are intense, recurrent headaches that affect part or all of the head. They can be particularly debilitating and are often characterized by intense and specific symptoms, such as

Evidence-based medicine has become a widely discussed topic, and the COVID-19 crisis highlighted for the general public the importance of reliable, high-quality studies in guiding healthcare recommendations. The mere fact that a scientific journal publishes a study on a given topic does not establish certainty.

In recent years, breastfeeding support has become increasingly widespread. On social media, we see a proliferation of "pumping coaches", "perinatal support workers", "pumping experts", "breastfeeding facilitators", and even "lactation consultants" without IBCLC certification.