Editorial – Issue 3/2026
Dear Members, Dear Colleagues, Breastfeeding support is grounded in the interplay between scientific evidence, clinical expertise and the individual needs of families. As lactation
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Issue 3/2026
Current Issue, Issue 3/2026, Letters to the Editor, Open Access
Letter to the Editor
Dear members of the Editorial Team, It was with a mixture of amazement and delight that I read issue 2/2026
Cover story, Current Issue, Issue 3/2026, Science
Understanding obesity and weight stigma to improve breastfeeding support
Authors: Elise Armoiry Pharm D, IBCLC, Marie-Xavier Laporte, RN, RDN, IBCLC Abstract Obesity affects a significant proportion of women
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Obesity treatments, bariatric surgery and breastfeeding
Authors: Elise Armoiry Pharm D, IBCLC, Marie-Xavier Laporte, RN, RDN, IBCLC Abstract This article examines the clinical support for
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Losing Weight While Breastfeeding
Weight gain during pregnancy – normal and necessary A certain amount of weight gain during pregnancy is biologically normal and
Current Issue, Issue 3/2026, Science
Microbiota, Breast Milk and Probiotics in Mastitis
Author: José María Paricio Talayero, Paediatrician, MD, PhD Abstract The study of the human microbiota has grown exponentially over the
Current Issue, Issue 3/2026, Practical Know-how
Pharmaceutical Treatments for Sore Nipples
Abstract Sore nipples are one of the most common challenges faced by IBCLCs. In addition to breastfeeding counselling, pharmaceutical treatments
Current Issue, Issue 3/2026, News from ELACTA board
Conference Report – The 14th ELACTA Conference in Bucharest
From 14 to 16 May 2026, Bucharest welcomed more than 250 participants from 35 countries for the 14th ELACTA Conference,