Eating tips for breastfeeding mums
Breastfeeding mums need more kilojoules than bottle feeding mums - an extra 2500 kilojoules (that's 600 calories) per day, in fact! Producing milk uses up a lot of energy - which explains why nursing mums often lose the fat built up during ... [... more]
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Additional breastfeeding links
This topic addresses several questions about breastfeeding that are not covered in the other topics. If you have concerns that are not answered here, ask your doctor, lactation consultant or maternal and child health nurse, as breastfeeding can ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Contraception and breastfeeding
Many mothers worry when they are breastfeeding whether any medicines they take will affect the baby. Lots of different things can pass from the motherâEURs body into the breastmilk, including things you eat and drink. It is important to be ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Breastfeeding is good for you too
Although breastfeeding is the normal way to feed your baby, most of us need to learn how to feed. The first few weeks are a time for parents and babies to learn how to live together, so you may need to try different ideas and get some help before ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Breastfeeding - the first days
Breastfeeding is best started soon after your baby is born. Learning how to breastfeed is a new skill. Feeding your baby often will help your supply of breast milk. Colostrum changes to breast milk around two to three days after your baby is ... [... more]
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Breastfeeding - deciding when to stop
It is up to you and your baby to decide when breastfeeding should stop. While babies begin to have other foods and drinks from about six months onwards, breast milk is still the major part of the growing baby's diet. Weaning your baby will take time. [... more]
Better Health |
Breastfeeding - dealing with mastitis
Mastitis often occurs in women who are breastfeeding. Symptoms can include sore, painful, red or hardened breasts. Flu-like symptoms and a high temperature can occur when the mastitis is caused by bacterial infection (infective mastitis). ... [... more]
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Breastfeeding - when to start
Breastfeeding should ideally start soon after your baby is born. Breastfeeding after a caesarean section (C-section) is possible but may require help. Colostrum is important protection for newborn babies. Bonding is enhanced by early ... [... more]
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Asthma and breastfeeding
Breastfeeding can reduce the risk of your baby developing childhood asthma and other allergies. To gain the full benefit, you need to breastfeed for at least the first six months. Breastfeeding your newborn baby for at least the first six months ... [... more]
Better Health |
Breastfeeding - Better Health Channel.
Breastfeeding is a natural part of parenthood and mothers need positive support to ensure successful breastfeeding. Human breast milk has the perfect nutrients for your baby's needs. Breastfed babies have advantages in the development of ... [... more]
Better Health |
Breastfeeding and your diet
Breastfeeding makes a healthy diet important. Fluids, especially water, are also important for a good supply of breast milk. Breastfeeding uses a lot of energy and nutrients such protein, calcium, iron and vitamins. A strict diet to lose weight ... [... more]
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Breastfeeding and travel
Breastfeeding while you travel is safe for baby and mother. Breast milk protects your baby from illness and infection. Dehydration or stress may affect your milk supply. You can take anti-malarial drugs while breastfeeding, but they will not ... [... more]
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