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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 resources relating to breastfeeding.
Updated April 2008
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HealthInsite Expert View by Australian Breastfeeding Association counsellor, Joy Anderson. Lactose intolerance arises when a person does not produce the enzyme (or does not produce enough) and is therefore unable to digest lactose. The symptoms of lactose intolerance are liquid, frothy stools, and an irritable baby who may pass wind often.
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Links to information on the effects of using drugs or medicines while breastfeeding.
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Links to information about breastfeeding while travelling.
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Breastfeeding
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Better Health Channel
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Breastfeeding mothers need help and support. Human breast milk has the perfect nutrients for your baby's needs. Tips to help breastfeeding include respond to your baby before he starts crying. Mastitis is a breast infection. Weaning a baby is a decision for mothers and babies to make.
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Jun 2007
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Breastfeeding and gastro-oesophageal reflux
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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Breastfeeding will be as beneficial for the baby with diagnosed reflux as for all other babies.
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Sep 2003
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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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Jul 2006
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Breast feeding benefits
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myDr
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Studies show that women who breast feed have a reduced risk of developing breast cancer later in life.
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May 2002
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Breastfeeding triplets, quads or more
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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Some mothers find breastfeeding one baby demanding. Breastfeeding three or four or more could be viewed as a definite challenge. But many mothers succeed.
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Jan 2006
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Breastfeeding a toddler
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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The emotional benefits of breastfeeding are often cited by mothers as a reason to continue to breastfeed their older children.
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Jun 2003
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About ABA - history
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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A brief history of the Nursing Mothers Association of Australia, from its establishment in 1964 by Mary Paton through to the present day. In May 2001, the Association voted overwhelmingly to change its name to the Australian Breastfeeding Association.
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Aug 2001
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Lactose intolerance and the breastfed baby
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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Lactose intolerance arises when a person does not produce the enzyme lactase (or does not produce enough) and is therefore unable to digest lactose. The symptoms of lactose intolerance are liquid, frothy stools, and an irritable baby who may pass wind often.
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Aug 2006
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Lactose intolerance and the breastfed baby
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HealthInsite Expert View by Australian Breastfeeding Association counsellor, Joy Anderson. Lactose intolerance arises when a person does not produce the enzyme (or does not produce enough) and is therefore unable to digest lactose. The symptoms of lactose intolerance are liquid, frothy stools, and an irritable baby who may pass wind often.
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Feb 2007
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About breastmilk
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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A discussion of the composition of breastmilk and benefits of breastfeeding for baby and for mother.
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Aug 2006
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Chemicals in breastmilk
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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Studies are published every year detailing the levels in breastmilk of certain persistent organic pollutants (often called POPs) such as mercury, dioxins or the fire retardants used in plastics called polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). So, why is there such an interest in breastmilk levels of these chemicals?
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Nov 2005
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Cup-feeding
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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Recently, there has been renewed interest in the idea of using a cup for feeding a baby who cannot for a time go directly to the breast, but who is to be breastfed later.
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Oct 2003
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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 2007
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Breastfeeding review
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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Breastfeeding Review is the refereed professional journal of the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA). Editorial policy and guidelines for the journal are given, along with the sort of information it provides.
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Aug 2007
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Breastfeeding with large breasts
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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Large breasts work just fine for breastfeeding. The size of a woman's breasts, whether large or small, doesn't reflect their milk-making capacity, nor the ease of breastfeeding. This article gives tips for the large-breasted mum
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Sep 2005
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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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Oct 2008
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Biting and breastfeeding
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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Biting can be a problem for some breastfeeding mothers. This article looks at why babies bite the breast and offers solutions to the problem.
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Apr 2005
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Breastfeeding a premature baby
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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This article contains valuable information from research on breastfeeding premature infants, as well as experiences of other parents of premature babies to inform, reassure and encourage you.
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Feb 2007
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Breastfeeding while lying down
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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Suggestions for breastfeeding while lying down
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May 2007
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