Effective breastfeeding rests on three pillars:
- A baby who transfers milk well: good latch, effective suck, audible swallows.
- Frequent feeds, day and night: 8 to 12 per 24 hours MINIMUM for a young infant: the more effectively the breast is d
Several recent publications report a possible overdiagnosis of breast candidiasis (also called breast yeast infections). In a context of medication shortages, healthcare professionals are finding it increasingly difficult to know which product to prescribe when a candidiasis is suspected.
