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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 … eat when I’m lactating? You do not need to follow a special diet to support lactation. Enjoy regular meals and snacks … or are at risk of low vitamin B12 levels. Discuss with a dietitian or your health care provider if you have questions …
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… Breastfeeding Positions On this page: Overview Overview Breastfeeding in the proper position will help your baby … more likely to drain all areas of your breast by changing breastfeeding positions frequently. This helps to prevent …
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… Breastfeeding at Work On this page: Overview Overview If you're going to keep breastfeeding after you return to work, it may help to plan … Before your child is born, talk to your employer about your breastfeeding plans. Work out the details of where you can …
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… Antioxidants and your diet Last updated December 1, 2018 Download PDF Document … cigarette smoke and pollutants in air, water and food. A diet rich in antioxidants helps to keep you healthy and … and may be harmful to your health. Speak with a registered dietitian or your health care provider before taking …
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… Pregnancy: Vegetarian Diet On this page: Overview Overview A balanced vegetarian diet can provide all the nutrients you need for a healthy pregnancy. If you eat a vegetarian diet, pay special attention to getting enough protein , …
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… Special Diets for Epilepsy On this page: Overview Overview When the … ) fat, it creates substances called ketones . The ketogenic diet tries to force the body to use more fat for energy … increasing fat and restricting carbohydrates. The ketogenic diet can be used to prevent seizures in an adult or a child …
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… Nutrition While Breastfeeding Actionset Overview If you are breastfeeding, … It gives your baby excellent health benefits. A healthy diet includes eating a variety of foods from the food … ensure that you stay healthy. How can you have a healthy diet while breastfeeding? Eat a variety of healthy foods. …
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… Breastfeeding: Planning Ahead Actionset Overview The … in), and has a policy of not supplementing your baby's diet unless medically necessary. Purchase breastfeeding … in), and has a policy of not supplementing your baby's diet unless medically necessary. Purchase breastfeeding …
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… Breastfeeding your toddler Last updated January 25, 2018 All … experts - the World Health Organization, Health Canada, Dietitians of Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society - … experts - the World Health Organization, Health Canada, Dietitians of Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society - …
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… Mastitis While Breastfeeding On this page: Prevention … woman. But it's most common during the first 6 months of breastfeeding, especially during the baby's first 2 months. … demands of taking care of a newborn, and many women quit breastfeeding altogether. But you can keep nursing your …
