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Breastfeeding
What to expect Breastfeeding while being natural is also a learned skill especially for a new mother Some women breastfeed with no complications from the first moment of attachment but many may meet bumps along the way!! After giving birth a mother is often tired , sleep deprived and emotional, it isn’t always as easy […] Read more
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Delaying Clamping of the Umbilical Cord
For some time early clamping of the umbilical cord had been common obstetric practice, as it was felt that delaying clamping may produce jaundice in the baby. A most recent review suggests that this is not the case and that delayed cord clamping after 30 seconds and certainly before 5 minutes, reduces the chance of […] Read more
A recent Lancet article (12th February 2015) suggests that use of hormone replacement therapy may be associated with a slight risk in the development of ovarian cancer. While there may be a link between the development of ovarian cancer and hormone replacement therapy, the study does not confirm that H.R.T. produces ovarian cancer. The increased […] Read more
A recent Cohrane review from the 10th March 2015 has examined the value of hormone replacement therapy again. For sometime it has been known that hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women results in increased risk of deep vein thrombosis and stroke. However, this current review shows that there was no benefit in death reduction from […] Read more
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is Australia’s largest breastfeeding information and support service. Breastfeeding is a practical, learned skill and ABA help more than 80,000 mothers each year. ABA also provides up-to-date information and continuing education for thousands of health professionals working with mothers and babies. ABA was founded in 1964 by six Melbourne mothers […] Read more