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Food, feeding and breastmilk
Foods and breastmilk
Many new mothers are advised that eating oranges, spicy food, onions and cabbage may upset their infant’s tummy and so should be avoided, but research suggests that for most babies these foods are not a problem. However, there is increasing research into the effect that common allergy-causing foods such as wheat, eggs, nuts, milk and dairy products may have on infants. Additionally, studies show that nursing mothers who consume high amounts of fish (such as salmon and mackerel) in their diet may pass on the health-giving benefits from the omega-3 fatty acids to their baby – this can be particularly helpful in families with a history of asthma (ABA, 2004). While restricting a mother’s diet to assist a baby experiencing an allergy doesn’t have widespread support, research is continuing into the beneficial effect of maternal diet on preventing infant allergy (Palmer, 2004) over treating it.
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Conception nutrition - Sneakys Mum Nutrition Fact Sheet
Today we know a lot more about the importance of pre-conception care, and are aware that careful planning can have a positive impact on the health of the couple and the baby, both while in the womb and throughout life.
Pre-conception care is not solely an issue for the gals. Did you know, for example, that it takes three months for sperm to develop so that they are capable of fertilising an egg? Pre-conception care for men can improve the viability and functionality of their sperm as well as provide a general sense of wellbeing, so we advise both partners to be prepared.
When to start?
1. Ideally, pre-conception care starts four to six months before the planned time of conception (obviously for many it starts with going off the pill). If you aren’t able to work with time-span then try for at least one month so that you can build up adequate stores of folic acid and other vital nutrients.
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Othere free fact
sheets
Lactation nutrition - Sneakys Mum Nutrition Fact Sheet
Lactose intolerance - Sneakys Mum Nutrition Fact Sheet
Safe eating in pregnancy - Sneakys Nutrition Fact Sheet - coming soon
Pregnancy nutrition - Sneakys Nutrition Fact Sheet
Formula; a little supportive information at last - Sneakys Nutrition Fact Sheet - coming soon
Genetically modified foods listing, True
Foods
TrueFoodGuide - Gen altered Food.pdf
Pick of products - NEW July 2009
Our list of great snacks and products, perfect for lunchboxes
Peanut allergy, RPAH Allergy Unit Fact
Sheet
KidsE-FactShee13- Peanut Allergy Guidelines.pdf
Physical Activity Guidelines, Australian
Health Department
National Physical Activity Guide.pdf
Useful links
ABA
Breastfeeding and weaning support, excellent helplines and telephone support 24 hours a day.
Breast Express
To hire or buy quality breast pumps, couriered to your door (same day), one of the most professional and quality services you will find! Highly recommended by the Sneakys team.
Cadence Health:
www.cadencehealth.com.au
Accredited courses and seminars in healthy
eating and early childhood nutrition as well as free community support and
advice. Parent company of Sneakys.
Choice magazine online:
www.choice.com.au
Consumer 'watch-dog' for all products
including foods.
Women’s
and Children’s Hospital South Australia:
http://www.wch.sa.gov.au/services/az/other/nutrition/nut_articles.html
Kid’s healthy eating articles
Learn more about kids nutrition
Cadence Health
Flexible distance course in Nutrition for Conception, Pregnancy and Lactation (see below). Plus others on healthy
eating, early childhood nutrition and paediatric nutrition.....>>
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