Looking After Mothers During Breastfeeding

Sleep promotes breast milk production so enjoy a daytime sleep if you need it.
Enjoy a healthy diet and include plenty of water and some extra healthy snacks such as cheese and biscuits, banana smoothie or sandwich for extra energy, calcium and protein needs.
Visit this Victorian Health Department website for more healthy food tips
Minimise tea, coffee, alcohol, and exposure to smoke. Make sure any medications used (including vitamins, herbs, painkillers, other drugs) are safe for use during lactation.
Here is a link to Queensland Government Health
Fact Sheet about Medications, Drugs and Breastfeeding.
If you are in doubt about exposure to medicines, drugs, infections etc. you can phone Mothersafe: a free phone counselling service for women in NSW based at the Royal Hospital for Women.
Phone 1800 647 848 Mon � Fri 9.30 � 3.30pm
Minimise stress, minimise housework, don�t try and take on too much.
Look after your breasts. Ensure you baby is properly attached at each feed.If you feel unwell or have a very sore, red, lumpy breast, seek help early.
Read the "ABC of Attachment" at the Australian Breastfeeding Association Website.