Medical articles of Breastfeeding

23/01/2026
Written by Top Doctors
How to get a good breastfeeding latch: Expert tips from a lactation specialist
Here, in this article, revered paediatric specialist, Dr Mariana Colmenares, offers expert advice to mothers on how to get a good breastfeeding latch.
17/07/2025
Dr Silvia Pierini
Paediatrician
The benefits of breastfeeding for both babies and mothers
Breastfeeding provides essential nourishment for babies and offers a wide range of health benefits for both mother and child. Health authorities, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the NHS, recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby’s life, followed by continued breastfeeding alongside complementary foods for at least the first year.
20/03/2025
Dr Sharon Silberstein
Lactation consultant / tongue tie and infant feeding specialist
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for nipple healing
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation, is a non-invasive treatment that uses low-intensity laser light to stimulate cellular activity and enhance tissue repair. In the context of breastfeeding, LLLT has been explored as a method to promote healing of nipple damage and alleviate associated pain.
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09/01/2025
Dr Sharon Silberstein
Lactation consultant / tongue tie and infant feeding specialist
Ultrasound therapy for a blocked milk duct
A blocked milk duct can cause significant discomfort for breastfeeding mothers. It occurs when milk is unable to flow freely through the duct due to local inflammation, which causes a narrowing of the duct, leading to swelling, pain, and sometimes the formation of a lump. The conservative treatment of blockages include cold compress with ice packs (warm compresses used to be recommended but we now understand that the cause of a blockage is inflammation, which shouldn’t be treated with heat) frequent feeding an gentle lymphatic drainage massage. Ultrasound therapy is a fairly new treatment modality, which offers an advanced solution for stubborn or recurrent blockages, engorgement and mastitis.
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19/06/2024
Dr Sharon Silberstein
Lactation consultant / tongue tie and infant feeding specialist
Induced lactation: an in-depth analysis
Many new mothers decide to breastfeed, feeling that it is the best option for their baby. However, some mothers may experience difficulties in feeding their babies, leading to induced lactation. We speak to leading lactation consultant and tongue tie and infant feeding specialist Dr Sharon Silberstein who provides an in-depth analysis on induced lactation.
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16/06/2023
Dr Shazia Malik
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Surprise second pregnancies: How can breastfeeding mask the telltale signs that you are expecting?
As revered consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Shazia Malik explains in this informative article, surprise second pregnancies can occur for various reasons. The leading specialist also shares her expert insight on choosing contraception after giving birth.
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11/11/2020
Mr Kislaya Kumar Thakur
Breast Surgeon
How to heal breast infections without surgery
London breast surgeon, Mr Kislaya Thakur explains how to resolve breast infections without surgery using effective home remedies and guidance from a specialist. Read on to find out more.
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