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Breastfeeding and your diet Australian Breastfeeding …

WebIn general, your diet is important for your own health and energy levels, rather than affecting your breastmilk and your baby. Even in countries where there isn’t much food, mothers …

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Breastfeeding and tooth decay Australian Breastfeeding …

WebThe research into breastfeeding and oral health is still evolving. Studies have shown that breastfeeding up to 12 months protects against tooth decay. Results about longer …

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First aid for sore nipples Australian Breastfeeding …

WebGently smear a little breastmilk onto your nipples and let it dry. Keep nipples dry between feeds. Change breast pads regularly if you’re using them. Avoid those that hold moisture …

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From skin-to-skin to the first feed Australian …

WebHow skin-to-skin contact helps your baby to attach. For the first breastfeed, your baby will find your breast through a sense of smell. If your baby's hands remain unwashed, they …

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Expressing colostrum before baby is born

WebColostrum is the first fluid made by your breasts from about the 16th week of pregnancy. This is the first food for your baby and contains vital immune factors. Colostrum also …

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What’s so great about breastmilk

WebBreastmilk is perfect for your baby, whatever their age. The first milk that mums make is called colostrum. It is made in small amounts and is a rich source of immune protective …

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When you or your baby need to go to hospital

WebWhen your breastfed baby or toddler is hospitalised. Doctors and hospitals now accept that a baby or child in hospital needs to have their mother close, especially when they are …

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Breastfeeding your baby with food sensitivities

WebA baby with food intolerance reacts to food chemicals coming through the breastmilk from their mother’s diet. 3 These include food additives and natural food chemicals found in …

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Breastfeeding, bacteria and your baby's gut

WebExclusive breastfeeding helps a baby to develop a healthy and diverse gut microbiome. Bacteria (probiotics) from the mother get passed on to the baby during breastfeeding - …

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Caffeine and breastfeeding Australian Breastfeeding Association

WebAcknowledgement of Country. The Australian Breastfeeding Association acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands known as Australia. We wish to pay our respects to their …

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Skin-to-skin contact Australian Breastfeeding Association

WebSkin-to-skin contact is good for you. It helps release the hormones that are important for making milk. 1-3. It helps you to learn your baby's feeding cues. 1-3. It helps you to bond …

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Positioning – how to hold your baby to breastfeed Australian

WebCross cradle hold. This position is useful if you want to use your hand to shape your breast so your baby can take a bigger mouthful of your breast. Hold your baby to your chest and …

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BREASTFEEDING: expressing and storing breastmilk

Web2 | Australian Breastfeeding Association Download the free mum2mum app Cover photo courtesy of Joy Anderson Expressing and Storing Breastmilk (1983–2009)

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Breastfeeding and medicines Australian Breastfeeding Association

WebMost centres operate during normal business hours. 1300 MEDICINE operates Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Australian Eastern Time. More information about this service is …

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Breastfeeding rates in Australia Australian Breastfeeding …

WebResults from the 2010 Australian National Infant Feeding Survey (the latest research we have) shows that 96% of mothers start breastfeeding. However, there is a rapid fall in …

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Storing expressed breastmilk Australian Breastfeeding Association

WebFreezer. Freshly expressed into container. 6 to 8 hours (26°C or lower) If refrigeration is available, store milk there. No more than 72 hours. Store at the back, where it is coldest. …

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BREASTFEEDING: breast and nipple care

Web2 | Australian Breastfeeding Association Download the free mum2mum app Cover photo courtesy of Elysia Venner Leaflets Breast Problems and Nipple Problems (c1970s) …

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