Breastfeeding is the normal and natural way to feed and nurture a baby. If you have diabetes you may be concerned about whether you can breastfeed. The answer is yes. All mothers experience metabolic and hormonal changes after giving birth. A mother with diabetes who breastfeeds has an advantage as … [Read more...] about Diabetes and Breastfeeding
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Birth & Breastfeeding
Whatever your birth options, your active participation is a big help in getting breastfeeding off to a good start. Making informed choices about where and how you give birth is the first step. Even when medical concerns limit your choices, there may be more options available than your medical team … [Read more...] about Birth & Breastfeeding
Antenatal Expression of Colostrum
Mothers start to produce colostrum (early milk) while pregnant. Learning to express colostrum during pregnancy is a useful skill for all mothers. There are also benefits to saving expressed colostrum if your baby is likely to need special care after birth. In the early days, it’s important that … [Read more...] about Antenatal Expression of Colostrum