Breastfeeding and Diet

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Created 8 August 2009

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Title:   Nutrition - women's extra needs
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Women need greater amounts of certain nutrients than men, particularly iron and calcium. Menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and menopause are times of increased nutritional demand. Deficiencies can occur if the diet is inadequate over a long period of time.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Nutrition & women
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Health food diet nutrition for women, Nutritional information for pregnant women, sports women and body building women
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Breast feeding your baby - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out all about breast feeding and its benefits.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Breastfeeding - looking after yourself
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   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,
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Breastfeeding
Publisher:   Dietitians Association of Australia
Description:   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.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Food and your life stages
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Nutritional requirements change as we move through different life stages. Adolescence, pregnancy, lactation, menopause and ageing all place extra demands on the body. Babies, adults, pregnant and nursing (breastfeeding) women and older people all have different needs for their diet. A varied diet that concentrates on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, dairy foods and lean meats can fulfil most needs.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Breastfeeding and your diet
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Breastfeeding means a healthy diet is important. Fluids, especially water, are also important for a good supply of breast milk. Breastfeeding uses a lot of energy and nutrients such protein, calcium, iron and vitamins. A strict diet to lose weight is not recommended while breastfeeding.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Vitamin D: what you need to know
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to vitamin D, why children need it, how they can get it, and what to do if they're not getting enough.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Diet or exercise, or both, for weight reduction in women after childbirth
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Women naturally gain weight during pregnancy and many gradually lose it afterwards. Some women, though, find it difficult to lose the pregnancy-related weight during postpartum and there is concern that this may be a health risk. The retention of weight...
Date:   Apr 2007
Title:   Optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Exclusive breastfeeding for six months (versus three to four months) reduces gastrointestinal infection, does not impair growth, and helps the mother lose weight....
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   Breastfeeding a toddler
Publisher:   Australian Breastfeeding Association
Description:   The emotional benefits of breastfeeding are often cited by mothers as a reason to continue to breastfeed their older children.
Date:   Jun 2003
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