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    Need help breastfeeding?

    Get help early

    Breastfeeding your baby


    This resource is available from www.healthed.govt.nz or the Authorised Provider at your local DHB.

    These places give help and information about breastfeeding. Most of the numbers are in the phone book.
    Ministry of Health 2009. English. Code HE 2098. Revised April 2009. Printed May 2009. ISBN: 978-0-478-19305-3 (print) ISBN 978-0-478-19306-0 (online)

    Your midwife or other lead maternity carer (LMC)

    P  lunket

    Family Centres

    your local plunket nurse L  a Leche League give breastfeeding information and run breastfeeding support groups A  lactation consultant hospital-based or private. Phone your local maternity hospital or 0800 452 282 (during the day) to find the name of one A breastfeeding clinic near you

    Parents Centre

    For help and information please call the Well Child Telephone Advice Service on 0800 611 116 or PlunketLine on 0800 933 922 If the advice isnt working or youre not happy with it get a second opinion

    Contact

    Breastfeeding is an ongoing relationship between you and your baby


    breastfeeding can start soon after your baby is born   t can take time for you and your baby to learn how i to breastfeed with the right help almost all mothers can breastfeed 

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    Breast milk is the perfect food for your baby

     ts all your baby needs to eat and drink i for about the first six months  t helps protect your baby against colds, i tummy-bugs, infections and allergies it helps your baby feel safe and secure

    Breastfeeding is best for you too


    its free it saves you time  t gives you a chance to rest while i you are feeding your baby it helps you feel close to your baby 

    There are different ways you can hold your baby to breastfeed find one that is comfortable for you
    lie

    your baby on its side with its body facing you your babys back with your arm

    support

    hold your baby close to your body

    Bring your baby to your breast not your breast to your baby

    Make sure that


    babys mouth is WIDE open babys tongue is forward and right down  babys chin touches your breast 

    Bring your baby to your breast quickly

    When your baby is on your breast the right way


    your baby has a big mouthful of breast your babys chin is CLOSE in against your breast  if you listen, you will hear your baby swallow  t may feel a bit sore at the start of a feed but i this should ease off

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    Breastfeeding should feel good

     f it doesn't start again slip your finger in i the side of your babys mouth to break the seal etting your baby suck the wrong way can l cause problems  f you feel pain in your nipples or breasts i get help quickly (see back page)

    11

    Before a feed

    When does my baby need to feed?

    Your baby will show you early signs


    starting to wake 
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    moving head opening and closing mouth, licking

    putting thumb or fingers in mouth crying is a late sign

    for new babies 8 to 12 times every 24 hours new babies need feeding during the night some days your baby will need more feeds  you are not likely to run out of milk if you feed your baby more, your breasts will make more milk

    After a feed

    12

    You can still breastfeed . . .


    when you go out with your baby

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    Getting support
    Ask family and friends for help

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    i  f you need to go out without your baby talk to someone

    your partner and/or other family members can help

    about how to express your breast milk (see back page)


     if you go back to work (read the pamphlet Breastfeeding

    with baby cuddling, playing, changing nappies, giving baby a bath


     they can also help with washing, cooking, shopping

    and Working)
    as your baby gets older breastfeeding is good for babies

    and looking after older children


    Thanks to the mothers, fathers and babies and to Waitemata Health. Adapted with permission from You can breastfeed your baby 1998: Commonwealth of Australia copyright.

    up to two years and older

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