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Diet and Lactation
“Breastfeeding is not only good for mother and child but also benefits the community. Breastfeeding is convenient, free, environmentally friendly (no waste or chemicals) and saves food resources and fuel. Mothers who breast feed have reduced long-term health care costs and have lower rates of absenteeism from work.” -Lea Stening
Breast feeding provides all the essential nutrients that your baby needs for the first six months of it’s life.
Why Breast is Best:
- Its contains antibodies to fight bacterial and viral infections
- It reduces the risk of your baby developing allergies and asthma
- It protects your baby from common illnesses such as diarrhoea and ear infections
- Protection is also provided against urinary tract infections, bacterial meningitis and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
- Long-term health benefits also include a reduced risk of developing juvenile diabetes, childhood cancers and heart disease in later life.
- Breast fed babies have also been found to have better eyesight, intelligence and speech and jaw development than formula fed babies.
Mothers benefit too…
- Breastfeeding aids weight loss and assists the uterus to return quickly to it’s pre-pregnant state.
- Exclusive breast feeding also delays the return of menstruation.
- Breast feeding has been found to also benefit mothers long-term health with reduced rates of breast and ovarian cancer and osteoporosis.
Formula Feeding
In the event that you are unable to breast feed then discuss with Lea alternative infant formulae.
Lea can help new mothers to establish a healthy food intake that will meet their own nutirional needs as well as providing for the increased energy needs associated with caring for and feeding her infant.
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“Nutritional needs change with age, lifestyle, physical activity and personal circumstances. Professional dietary advice can assist you in managing these changes.”
-Lea Stening
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