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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Hand Expression of Breastmilk
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, milk expression by hand is a useful technique to learn. It’s a handy way to relieve engorged breasts. You can also use it to stimulate milk production and provide milk for a baby who is not breastfeeding well or needs more milk. Why hand expression? If you … [Read more...] about Hand Expression of Breastmilk
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 you expressed colostrum may also be beneficial if your baby is likely to need special care after birth. Breastmilk is a complete and perfect food for your baby. If … [Read more...] about Antenatal Expression of Colostrum