Breastfeeding problems are frequently experienced by new mums, and can be a big challenge. In fact breast and nipple pain, nipple damage and mastitis are some of the main reasons mothers give up breastfeeding prematurely (Buck et.al. 2016).While there are a limited number of effective...
Tongue-tie affects between three and ten percent of newborn babies, typically occurring more often in boys than girls. The frenulum (the piece of skin that is attached to the underside of the tongue and the bottom of the mouth) is too short and tight. This...
Breastfeeding is a skill that both mother and baby need to learn. It is worth getting advice in the early days to ensure the latch is correct. If the latch is not quite right, it can cause soreness for a new mother. Before a feed, make...
What is nipple vasospasm? It is when the blood vessels in the nipple get too tight and cause pain and discomfort, typically after or between breastfeeds.(It is worth noting that vasospasm can occur anywhere in the body’s blood vessels, but here we will focus on...
Mastitis is a common inflammatory condition that can occur in women who choose to breastfeed. It can be painful and sometimes leads to infection if not treated promptly. It is important to make sure that latching and attachment is done correctly to avoid mastitis occurring.Women...
Candida albicans is a common, natural organism that can cause thrush in various places around the body. Here, we will look at how it can affect the breast and nipple. It is particularly important to diagnose and treat this infection when a woman is breastfeeding,...
When babies are born the bones in their feet have not completely formed and are more like cartilage. This cartilage slowly ossifies (turns to bone) even up to the ages of 11-12 this process is still going on. After about 8 months to a year the...
For around half to three quarters of pregnant women, some degree of low back pain and pelvic pain is inevitable (Colliton, 1996). The prevalence and level of pain tends to increase as the pregnancy progresses. For many women it can be so severe that they...
Perfect Balance Clinic is here to help you to understand why these difficulties may be occurring. Our health professionals are all specialists in their field and have undergone or are continually developing their qualifications and experience to enable you to see the most up-to-date and...
Pregnancy massage is a treatment carried out by a specially trained therapist and is specifically tailored to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies. It involves soft-tissue massage with long strokes to muscles and attention to joint mobility. How do you lie on the...