Breastfeeding and Diabetes Module
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Congratulations on expecting! You may be accessing this module because you have ongoing diabetes or you've developed gestational diabetes during your pregnancy and want to find out more. Be reassured this module will provide you with a detailed guide on preparing for birth and establishing breastfeeding when impacted by diabetes. If you're accessing this module as a person supporting an expectant mother with diabetes this information will still be of value.
Throughout the module you will hear from four parents who have had diabetes during pregnancy and birth and how this impacted their journey. You will also find information and links to supporting resources to help prepare you for breastfeeding when impacted by diabetes and the early days with your newborn.
- The impact of diabetes on pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Preparing for birth with diabetes
- Expressing breastmilk, including antenatal expression of colostrum
- How breastfeeding works
- Breastfeeding situations diabetes can impact
- Where to access 24/7 support
- Q&A videos with four parents who have had diabetes during pregnancy and birth
- Tips and suggestions for preparing for birth and establishing breastfeeding when impacted by diabetes
- Information and links to supporting resources
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