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Are there things I should avoid in my diet while I’m breastfeeding?

Are there things I should avoid in my diet whil...

  Most women can eat their normal range of foods without causing problems for their baby. To meet your energy needs, remember to have a sandwich or snack each time...

Are there things I should avoid in my diet whil...

  Most women can eat their normal range of foods without causing problems for their baby. To meet your energy needs, remember to have a sandwich or snack each time...

The First Week

The First Week

  Invest your time in lots of Breastfeeding . . .  it will pay off! What to expect? Feed, Sleep, Feed, Sleep, Feed, Feed, Feed!! First 24 hrs: -Alert and...

The First Week

  Invest your time in lots of Breastfeeding . . .  it will pay off! What to expect? Feed, Sleep, Feed, Sleep, Feed, Feed, Feed!! First 24 hrs: -Alert and...

Oedema

Oedema

  Oedema occurs when fluid from the blood vessels seeps into the breast tissue. Signs and symptoms: - Breasts may feel rock hard - Mums may have had IV fluids...

Oedema

  Oedema occurs when fluid from the blood vessels seeps into the breast tissue. Signs and symptoms: - Breasts may feel rock hard - Mums may have had IV fluids...

Myth Busters

Myth Busters

  1. Eating vegetables such as brussel sprouts, cabbage, peas etc will cause wind in the baby. Very rarely some babies will show a sensitivity to a certain food or...

Myth Busters

  1. Eating vegetables such as brussel sprouts, cabbage, peas etc will cause wind in the baby. Very rarely some babies will show a sensitivity to a certain food or...

Visitors

Visitors

    Your time in hospital after the birth is important for you and your partner to get to know your baby and learn the special skills needed for parenting....

Visitors

    Your time in hospital after the birth is important for you and your partner to get to know your baby and learn the special skills needed for parenting....

Night Feeds

Night Feeds

  Night feeds have many advantages: - Your milk supply will be established sooner - The chance of engorgement is reduced and this therefore helps prevent nipple damage - Promotes...

Night Feeds

  Night feeds have many advantages: - Your milk supply will be established sooner - The chance of engorgement is reduced and this therefore helps prevent nipple damage - Promotes...