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Diabetes and Breastfeeding

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 … [Read more...] about Diabetes and Breastfeeding

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns Tagged With: antenatal, child / maternal health, diabetes, gestational diabetes

Birth & Breastfeeding

Newborn a few hours old at the breast

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 … [Read more...] about Birth & Breastfeeding

Filed Under: Beginning Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding information Tagged With: antenatal, birth, c-cection, caesarean, induction, interventions, labour, newborn / beginning breastfeeding, oxytocin, pregnancy, skin-to-skin

Antenatal Expression of Colostrum

Mothers start to produce colostrum (early milk) while pregnant. Being able to express colostrum is a useful skill to have. Saving your expressed colostrum may also be beneficial if your baby is likely to need special care after birth. Why express while pregnant? Being familiar with your breasts … [Read more...] about Antenatal Expression of Colostrum

Filed Under: Beginning Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding information Tagged With: antenatal, colostrum, diabetes, expression

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