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Research continues to highlight the advantages of breastfeeding. Here you'll find answers to many of the questions asked about breastfeeding and the issues surrounding it.
If you would like a general introduction to breastfeeding, you will find some useful information at:
Australian Breastfeeding Association - formerly Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia [Australian Breastfeeding Association]
Follow the links below to find information about breastfeeding.
Reviewed May 2009
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Cleft lip and palate
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Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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Cleft lips and palates form because the normal face and mouth structures do not close when they should. Surgery, hearing and speech problems, and how to breastfeed are explained.
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Jun 2009
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Breast feeding
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myDr
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Breast milk contains the ideal balance of nutrients for the newborn baby as well as close physical contact between mother and infant.
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May 2009
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Drinks for children - easy read
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Breastmilk, water and milk are the best drinks for children.
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May 2009
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Breast feeding your baby
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myDr
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Find out all about breast feeding and its benefits.
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May 2009
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Breastfeeding - devices to help with breastfeeding
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Many 'lactation aids', things to help with breastfeeding, are advertised but mostly they are not needed. Many are best used with the support of your health adviser.
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Mar 2009
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Tongue-tie
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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There are widely differing views about tongue-tie, its effects on feeding (especially breastfeeding) and speech, and whether and how it should be treated.
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Mar 2009
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Breastfeeding - too much milk
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Sometimes babies struggle a bit at the beginning of a breastfeed if the milk flow is fast. Sometimes mothers seem to have more milk than their baby needs.
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Mar 2009
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Breastfeeding - looking after yourself
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Breastfeeding is a very special time for both mother and baby and it is good for the health of babies and their mothers as well. Many mothers who breast feed have some ups and downs at the start,
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Mar 2009
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Breastfeeding - sore breasts and nipples
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Many women have sore breasts or nipples, especially when they begin breastfeeding. Try the ideas here, but seek help if the pain persists.
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Mar 2009
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Breastfeeding - not enough milk
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Mothers often worry whether they have enough milk, and whether the baby is feeding too often.
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Mar 2009
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Breastfeeding - when babies won't feed
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Some new babies take a while to learn how to attach to the breast and feed effectively. Others feed well at first, then become fussy. These problems can be very distressing; seek help if these ideas do not help.
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Mar 2009
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Breastfeeding - information for fathers
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Some fathers feel that, because they cant breastfeed their baby, they will not become really close to their baby in the first months and beyond. However, there are lots of other ways for fathers to bond with babies
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Mar 2009
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Breastfeeding
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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Breastfeeding increases the nutritional needs of mothers while providing a baby with all the important nutrients it needs. A healthy diet that meets nutritional needs is very important for breastfeeding mums.
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Jan 2009
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Nutrition & women
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Health food diet nutrition for women, Nutritional information for pregnant women, sports women and body building women
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Nov 2008
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About breastfeeding
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Government recognises that breastfeeding is important in establishing good health throughout life.
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Sep 2008
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Media release. Breastfeeding mums to get the help they need
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Rudd Government will provide $5 million to help establish a 24-hour toll-free national helpline to support breastfeeding mothers and their families, and to support research into breastfeeding.
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Jul 2008
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Breastfeeding
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Relatively simple, cost-effective measures such as breastfeeding can have a significant impact on the health of women and children.
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Jun 2008
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Feeding your baby
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Babies need the right foods to grow, to learn to eat and to help them learn to talk. Breastmilk is the best food for babies.
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Jun 2008
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Especially for partners
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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This page provides information for partners of new mothers about the importance of breastfeeding, and ways in which they can help mothers make their feeding times more enjoyable. Changes in the relationship caused by pregnancy and birth, post-natal depression and tiredness, are also explained.
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Apr 2008
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